Denman Prospect vs Duffy
Duffy (median $967,500) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Denman Prospect ($1,410,000).
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Denman Prospect and Duffy side by side
| Measure | Denman Prospect | Duffy |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,410,000 | $967,500 |
| Median unit | $622,000 | $635,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $498/wk | $445/wk |
| Unit rent | $498/wk | $445/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1103 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 12 |
| Transit score | 70 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,759 | 3,395 |
| Median age | 31 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 664 mm | 646 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.0°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
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).
- For buyers
- Duffy is the lower entry point at $967,500 median, 31% 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).
Denman 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 31% 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.
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