Daw Park vs Edwardstown
Edwardstown (median $955,000) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Daw Park ($1,416,000). Over the past year, Daw Park (+17.5%) ran 36.1 percentage points ahead of Edwardstown (-18.6%) on house-price growth.
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Daw Park and Edwardstown side by side
| Measure | Daw Park | Edwardstown |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,416,000 | $955,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $288,720 |
| House price change, 12 months | +17.5% | -18.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $690/wk | $645/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1092 | 1068 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 32 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,705 | 4,514 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 598 mm | 466 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.8°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
Daw Park scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Daw Park (1092) sits above Edwardstown (1068). Daw Park skews owner-occupied (66%), Edwardstown runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- Edwardstown is the lower entry point at $955,000 median, 33% 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: Edwardstown delivers the better gross yield (3.51% vs 2.53%), but Daw 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
- Daw Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1092 vs 1068).
Daw Park vs Edwardstown: common questions
Is Daw Park or Edwardstown cheaper to buy in?
Edwardstown has the lower median house price at $955,000, roughly 33% below Daw Park ($1,416,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Daw Park or Edwardstown?
Over the past 12 months, Daw Park grew +17.5% vs -18.6% in Edwardstown, a gap of 36.1 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 Daw Park or Edwardstown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Daw Park scores 1092 vs 1068 in Edwardstown. 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, Daw Park or Edwardstown?
Daw Park scores 46/100 on walkability vs 32/100. 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, Daw Park or Edwardstown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.51% in Edwardstown vs 2.53% in Daw 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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