Clovelly Park vs Park Holme.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,080,000 and $1,059,500.
Park Holme (median $1,059,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Clovelly Park ($1,080,000). Over the past year, Clovelly Park (0%) ran 14.6 percentage points ahead of Park Holme (-14.6%) on house-price growth.
Park Holme scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clovelly Park (1066) sits above Park Holme (1064).
For buyers
Park Holme is the lower entry point at $1,059,500 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: Park Holme delivers the better gross yield (3.63% vs 3.13%), but Clovelly Park 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
Clovelly Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1064).
Common questions
Is Clovelly Park or Park Holme cheaper to buy in?
Park Holme has the lower median house price at $1,059,500, roughly 2% below Clovelly Park ($1,080,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Clovelly Park or Park Holme?
Over the past 12 months, Clovelly Park grew 0% vs -14.6% in Park Holme, a gap of 14.6 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 Clovelly Park or Park Holme have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clovelly Park scores 1066 vs 1064 in Park Holme. 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, Clovelly Park or Park Holme?
Park Holme scores 40/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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, Clovelly Park or Park Holme?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.63% in Park Holme vs 3.13% in Clovelly Park. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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