Norton Summit vs Woodforde
The verdict
Norton Summit is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.36M versus $1.49M in Woodforde. Woodforde rates higher for liveability (39 vs 8). Woodforde is closer to the coast (17.5 km vs 20.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Norton Summit rates higher (72 vs 48/100 in Woodforde).
Scores
| Norton Summit | Woodforde | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 51 |
| Transport | 32 | 34 |
| Education | 81 | 86 |
| Liveability | 8 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Norton Summit | Woodforde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 548 | 1,024 |
| Median age | 41 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,316 | $2,190 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.7% | 61.8% |
| Born in Australia | 77.7% | 64.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Norton Summit Declining · Woodforde Declining
Property
| Norton Summit | Woodforde | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.36M | $1.49M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $590 | $640 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Norton Summit | Woodforde | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 293 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 182 | 293 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,095 | 2,832 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Norton Summit | Woodforde | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,066 | 1,064 |
See the full school list on each profile: Norton Summit · Woodforde
Transport
| Norton Summit | Woodforde | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 32 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.5 km | 9.2 km |
Liveability
| Norton Summit | Woodforde | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.4 km | 17.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.4 km | 10.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.1 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| Norton Summit | Woodforde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 548 | 1,024 |
| Estimated 2025 | 584 | 1,092 |
| Projected 2041 | 547 | 1,021 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.60% | 1.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Norton Summit or Woodforde?
Norton Summit has the higher residential safety score (Norton Summit 72/100 vs Woodforde 48/100).
Which is more affordable, Norton Summit or Woodforde?
Norton Summit is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.36M versus $1.49M.
Which has better schools, Norton Summit or Woodforde?
Norton Summit has a higher average school ICSEA (Norton Summit 1066 vs Woodforde 1064; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Norton Summit or Woodforde?
Woodforde has the higher transport score (Norton Summit 32/100 vs Woodforde 34/100).
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