Dean Park vs Schofields
Dean Park (median $1,050,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Schofields ($1,250,000). Over the past year, Dean Park (+12.8%) ran 10.8 percentage points ahead of Schofields (+2%) on house-price growth.
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Dean Park and Schofields side by side
| Measure | Dean Park | Schofields |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,050,000 | $1,250,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $437,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.8% | +2.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | $820/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $660/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 24 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 3,180 | 15,213 |
| Median age | 35 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 726 mm | 719 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.1°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 Schofields (1062) sits above Dean Park (958).
- For buyers
- Dean Park is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 16% 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: Schofields delivers the better gross yield (3.41% 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
- Schofields edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 958).
Dean Park vs Schofields: common questions
Is Dean Park or Schofields cheaper to buy in?
Dean Park has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 16% below Schofields ($1,250,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dean Park or Schofields?
Over the past 12 months, Dean Park grew +12.8% vs +2% in Schofields, a gap of 10.8 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 Schofields have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Schofields scores 1062 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 Schofields?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.41% in Schofields 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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