Dernancourt vs Paradise
Dernancourt (median $1,182,500) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Paradise ($1,183,500).
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Dernancourt and Paradise side by side
| Measure | Dernancourt | Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,182,500 | $1,183,500 |
| Median unit | $261,360 | $261,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +17.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $685/wk | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | $575/wk | $490/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 1061 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 42 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,063 | 7,217 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 578 mm | 578 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
Paradise scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paradise (1061) sits above Dernancourt (1042). Dernancourt skews owner-occupied (79%), Paradise runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
- For buyers
- Dernancourt is the lower entry point at $1,182,500 median, 0% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Dernancourt offers the higher gross rental yield (3.01% vs 2.68%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Paradise edges out on average school ICSEA (1061 vs 1042).
Dernancourt vs Paradise: common questions
Is Dernancourt or Paradise cheaper to buy in?
Dernancourt has the lower median house price at $1,182,500, roughly 0% below Paradise ($1,183,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dernancourt or Paradise have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paradise scores 1061 vs 1042 in Dernancourt. 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, Dernancourt or Paradise?
Paradise scores 42/100 on walkability vs 34/100. 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, Dernancourt or Paradise?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.01% in Dernancourt vs 2.68% in Paradise. 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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