Davoren Park vs Elizabeth North.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $676,000 and $667,500. Elizabeth North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Elizabeth North (median $667,500) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Davoren Park ($676,000). Over the past year, Elizabeth North (+22.5%) ran 7.9 percentage points ahead of Davoren Park (+14.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Davoren Park (941) sits above Elizabeth North (934). Davoren Park skews owner-occupied (50%), Elizabeth North runs more rental-dense (40% owner).
For buyers
Elizabeth North is the lower entry point at $667,500 median, 1% 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: Davoren Park delivers the better gross yield (3.65% vs 3.51%), but Elizabeth North 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
Davoren Park edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 934).
Common questions
Is Davoren Park or Elizabeth North cheaper to buy in?
Elizabeth North has the lower median house price at $667,500, roughly 1% below Davoren Park ($676,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Davoren Park or Elizabeth North?
Over the past 12 months, Elizabeth North grew +22.5% vs +14.6% in Davoren Park, a gap of 7.9 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 Davoren Park or Elizabeth North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Davoren Park scores 941 vs 934 in Elizabeth 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Davoren Park or Elizabeth North?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.65% in Davoren Park vs 3.51% in Elizabeth North. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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