Side by sideSuburb comparison

Denman Prospect vs Duffy.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,410,000 and $967,500. Duffy edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Duffy (median $967,500) is roughly 46% cheaper to buy into than Denman Prospect ($1,410,000).

Duffy scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Duffy (1106) sits above Denman Prospect (1103).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Duffy is the lower entry point at $967,500 median, 46% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Duffy offers the higher gross rental yield (2.39% vs 1.84%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

Duffy edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1103).

Common questionsDenman Prospect vs Duffy

Common questions

Is Denman Prospect or Duffy cheaper to buy in?

Duffy has the lower median house price at $967,500, roughly 46% below Denman Prospect ($1,410,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Denman Prospect or Duffy have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Duffy scores 1106 vs 1103 in Denman Prospect. 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 Prospect or Duffy?

Duffy scores 12/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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 Prospect or Duffy?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.39% in Duffy vs 1.84% in Denman Prospect. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Denman Prospect
Metric
Duffy

Price & Market

$1,410,000
Median house
$967,500
$622,000
Median unit
$635,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$498/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$445/wk
$498/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$445/wk
85.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

8
Walk score
12
70
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
2,759
Population
3,395
31
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1103
Avg ICSEA
1106

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).