Is Middle Cove or Northbridge more expensive?

Northbridge has the higher median house price ($5.34M) compared with $3.24M in Middle Cove.

Which is better for renters — Middle Cove or Northbridge?

Median weekly rent is $900/wk in Middle Cove and $998/wk in Northbridge, making Middle Cove the more affordable rental market.

Is Middle Cove or Northbridge at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Middle Cove vs Northbridge?

Middle Cove has 2 schools in the postcode, and Northbridge has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Middle Cove vs Northbridge: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Northbridge commands a $2.11M premium on median property price over Middle Cove; Middle Cove is $98/wk cheaper per week to rent; Middle Cove has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Willoughby

Middle Cove

2068

Willoughby

Northbridge

2063

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Middle Cove (2068) and Northbridge (2063) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Middle Cove	Northbridge
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B(1)	B+▲(1)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	25.0%▲	28.6%
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B(0)	B▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	2▲	1
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C▲(0)	C(0)
Median house price	$3.24M	$5.34M
Median unit price	—	$1.40M
Median weekly rent	$900/wk	$998/wk
Annual price growth	-4.4%	+14.9%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Middle Cove leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C(0)
Walkability percentile	43▲	35

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Middle Cove if...

Middle Cove leads on Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.

Choose Northbridge if...

Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.

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Common questions

Is Middle Cove or Northbridge more expensive?: Northbridge has the higher median house price ($5.34M) compared with $3.24M in Middle Cove.
Which is better for renters — Middle Cove or Northbridge?: Median weekly rent is $900/wk in Middle Cove and $998/wk in Northbridge, making Middle Cove the more affordable rental market.
Is Middle Cove or Northbridge at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Middle Cove vs Northbridge?: Middle Cove has 2 schools in the postcode, and Northbridge has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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