Dandenong North vs Noble Park
Dandenong North (median $790,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Noble Park ($820,000).
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Dandenong North and Noble Park side by side
| Measure | Dandenong North | Noble Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $790,000 | $820,000 |
| Median unit | $597,700 | $595,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $530/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $468/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 978 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 22,550 | 32,257 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 795 mm | 733 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.3°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
Noble Park scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Noble Park (980) sits above Dandenong North (978). Dandenong North skews owner-occupied (69%), Noble Park runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Dandenong North is the lower entry point at $790,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Dandenong North offers the higher gross rental yield (3.49% vs 3.49%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Noble Park edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 978).
Dandenong North vs Noble Park: common questions
Is Dandenong North or Noble Park cheaper to buy in?
Dandenong North has the lower median house price at $790,000, roughly 4% below Noble Park ($820,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dandenong North or Noble Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Noble Park scores 980 vs 978 in Dandenong North. 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, Dandenong North or Noble Park?
Noble Park scores 100/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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, Dandenong North or Noble Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.49% in Dandenong North vs 3.49% in Noble 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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