Croydon Park vs Devon Park
Croydon Park (median $1,125,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Devon Park ($1,230,000).
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Croydon Park and Devon Park side by side
| Measure | Croydon Park | Devon Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,125,000 | $1,230,000 |
| Median unit | $271,440 | $271,440 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $472/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $510/wk | $490/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 51.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 49.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1013 | 1048 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 32 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,230 | 1,185 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 438 mm | 485 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.8°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
Devon Park scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Devon Park (1048) sits above Croydon Park (1013).
- For buyers
- Croydon Park is the lower entry point at $1,125,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Devon Park offers the higher gross rental yield (2.96% vs 2.18%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Devon Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1013). Croydon Park also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Croydon Park vs Devon Park: common questions
Is Croydon Park or Devon Park cheaper to buy in?
Croydon Park has the lower median house price at $1,125,000, roughly 9% below Devon Park ($1,230,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Croydon Park or Devon Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Devon Park scores 1048 vs 1013 in Croydon Park. 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, Croydon Park or Devon Park?
Devon Park scores 32/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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, Croydon Park or Devon Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.96% in Devon Park vs 2.18% in Croydon 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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