Dean Park vs Plumpton
Plumpton (median $995,750) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Dean Park ($1,050,000). Over the past year, Dean Park (+12.8%) ran 7.7 percentage points ahead of Plumpton (+5.1%) on house-price growth.
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Dean Park and Plumpton side by side
| Measure | Dean Park | Plumpton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,050,000 | $995,750 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.8% | +5.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | $660/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 24 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 3,180 | 10,070 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 726 mm | 726 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Plumpton (974) sits above Dean Park (958).
- For buyers
- Plumpton is the lower entry point at $995,750 median, 5% 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: Plumpton delivers the better gross yield (3.45% vs 3.27%), but Dean 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
- Plumpton edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 958).
Dean Park vs Plumpton: common questions
Is Dean Park or Plumpton cheaper to buy in?
Plumpton has the lower median house price at $995,750, roughly 5% below Dean Park ($1,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dean Park or Plumpton?
Over the past 12 months, Dean Park grew +12.8% vs +5.1% in Plumpton, a gap of 7.7 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 Dean Park or Plumpton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Plumpton scores 974 vs 958 in Dean 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Dean Park or Plumpton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.45% in Plumpton vs 3.27% in Dean 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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