Daw Park vs Panorama
Panorama (median $1,355,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Daw Park ($1,416,000). Over the past year, Daw Park (+17.5%) ran 1.0 percentage points ahead of Panorama (+16.5%) on house-price growth.
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Daw Park and Panorama side by side
| Measure | Daw Park | Panorama |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,416,000 | $1,355,500 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +17.5% | +16.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $690/wk | $675/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1092 | 1095 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 25 |
| Population | 2,705 | 2,388 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 598 mm | 598 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.5°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 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Panorama (1095) sits above Daw Park (1092). Panorama skews owner-occupied (84%), Daw Park runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Panorama is the lower entry point at $1,355,500 median, 4% 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: Panorama delivers the better gross yield (2.59% 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
- Panorama edges out on average school ICSEA (1095 vs 1092). Panorama also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Daw Park vs Panorama: common questions
Is Daw Park or Panorama cheaper to buy in?
Panorama has the lower median house price at $1,355,500, roughly 4% 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 Panorama?
Over the past 12 months, Daw Park grew +17.5% vs +16.5% in Panorama, a gap of 1.0 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 Panorama have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Panorama scores 1095 vs 1092 in Daw 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, Daw Park or Panorama?
Daw Park scores 46/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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 Panorama?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.59% in Panorama 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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