Davoren Park vs Smithfield Plains.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $676,000 and $686,000.
Davoren Park (median $676,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Smithfield Plains ($686,000). Over the past year, Smithfield Plains (+19.3%) ran 4.7 percentage points ahead of Davoren Park (+14.6%) on house-price growth.
Smithfield Plains scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Davoren Park (941) sits above Smithfield Plains (937).
For buyers
Davoren Park is the lower entry point at $676,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Smithfield Plains carries both higher gross yield (3.98% vs 3.85%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Davoren Park edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 937).
Common questions
Is Davoren Park or Smithfield Plains cheaper to buy in?
Davoren Park has the lower median house price at $676,000, roughly 1% below Smithfield Plains ($686,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Davoren Park or Smithfield Plains?
Over the past 12 months, Smithfield Plains grew +19.3% vs +14.6% in Davoren Park, a gap of 4.7 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 Smithfield Plains have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Davoren Park scores 941 vs 937 in Smithfield Plains. 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, Davoren Park or Smithfield Plains?
Smithfield Plains scores 28/100 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, Davoren Park or Smithfield Plains?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.98% in Smithfield Plains vs 3.85% in Davoren 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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