Norwood vs Youngtown
The verdict
Norwood rates higher for liveability (100 vs 83). Norwood is closer to the coast (4.8 km vs 6.0 km).
Scores
NorwoodYoungtown
| Norwood | Youngtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 55 |
| Transport | 30 | 32 |
| Education | 56 | 48 |
| Liveability | 100 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Norwood | Youngtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,869 | 4,315 |
| Median age | 48 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,440 | $1,369 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.8% | 29.4% |
| Born in Australia | 84.8% | 86.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Norwood Stable · Youngtown Stable
Property
| Norwood | Youngtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Norwood | Youngtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Norwood | Youngtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 965 |
See the full school list on each profile: Norwood · Youngtown
Transport
| Norwood | Youngtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 30 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Norwood | Youngtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.6°C | 12.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 660 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 3 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.8 km | 6.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 158.7 km | 156.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Norwood | Youngtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,869 | 4,315 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,619 | 4,541 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,022 | 4,486 |
| Annual growth rate | -1.66% | 1.28% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Norwood or Youngtown?
Norwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Norwood 972 vs Youngtown 965; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Norwood or Youngtown?
Youngtown has the higher transport score (Norwood 30/100 vs Youngtown 32/100).
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