Denman vs Martindale
Denman (median $570,000) is roughly 64% cheaper to buy into than Martindale ($1,582,000).
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Denman and Martindale side by side
| Measure | Denman | Martindale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $570,000 | $1,582,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.6% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $570/wk | $570/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 924 | 915 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 1,821 | 168 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 620 mm | 614 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.5°C | 32.5°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
Denman scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Denman (924) sits above Martindale (915).
- For buyers
- Denman is the lower entry point at $570,000 median, 64% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Denman offers the higher gross rental yield (5.20% vs 1.87%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Denman edges out on average school ICSEA (924 vs 915).
Denman vs Martindale: common questions
Is Denman or Martindale cheaper to buy in?
Denman has the lower median house price at $570,000, roughly 64% below Martindale ($1,582,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Denman or Martindale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Denman scores 924 vs 915 in Martindale. 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, Denman or Martindale?
Denman scores 10/100 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, Denman or Martindale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.20% in Denman vs 1.87% in Martindale. 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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