Belrose vs Davidson
Belrose (median $2,367,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Davidson ($2,411,500). Over the past year, Davidson (+7.2%) ran 9.0 percentage points ahead of Belrose (-1.8%) on house-price growth.
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Belrose and Davidson side by side
| Measure | Belrose | Davidson |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,367,500 | $2,411,500 |
| Median unit | $899,000 | $528,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.8% | +7.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1600/wk | $1600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1116 | 1126 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 85 | 70 |
| Population | 8,726 | 2,725 |
| Median age | 46 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1227 mm | 1227 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Belrose scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Davidson (1126) sits above Belrose (1116).
- For buyers
- Belrose is the lower entry point at $2,367,500 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Belrose delivers the better gross yield (3.51% vs 3.45%), but Davidson has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Davidson edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1116). Davidson also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Belrose vs Davidson: common questions
Is Belrose or Davidson cheaper to buy in?
Belrose has the lower median house price at $2,367,500, roughly 2% below Davidson ($2,411,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Belrose or Davidson?
Over the past 12 months, Davidson grew +7.2% vs -1.8% in Belrose, a gap of 9.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Belrose or Davidson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Davidson scores 1126 vs 1116 in Belrose. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Belrose or Davidson?
Belrose scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Belrose or Davidson?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.51% in Belrose vs 3.45% in Davidson. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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