Overall score
Norton Summit
38.3/100
Teringie
43.3/100
Norton Summit for schools; Teringie for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Norton Summit
38.3/100
Teringie
43.3/100
Crime rate
Norton Summit
10.5 / 1k
Teringie
10.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Norton Summit
17
Teringie
27
Population
Norton Summit
548
Teringie
831
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Norton Summit | Teringie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.3/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.3/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.5 / 1k | 10.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 27 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 13 |
| Population | 548 | 831 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Norton Summit reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Teringie is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Norton Summit sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Teringie is closer to the city centre.
Norton Summit pulls ahead on walkability and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Teringie is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Norton Summit if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Teringie for retirees and investors.