Donvale vs Park Orchards
Donvale (median $1,525,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Park Orchards ($2,039,500).
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Donvale and Park Orchards side by side
| Measure | Donvale | Park Orchards |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,525,000 | $2,039,500 |
| Median unit | $870,000 | $475,200 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $575/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 3.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1116 | 1104 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,644 | 3,835 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 799 mm | 799 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 26.8°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
Donvale scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Donvale (1116) sits above Park Orchards (1104). Park Orchards skews owner-occupied (95%), Donvale runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
- For buyers
- Donvale is the lower entry point at $1,525,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Donvale edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1104). Park Orchards also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Donvale vs Park Orchards: common questions
Is Donvale or Park Orchards cheaper to buy in?
Donvale has the lower median house price at $1,525,000, roughly 25% below Park Orchards ($2,039,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Donvale or Park Orchards have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Donvale scores 1116 vs 1104 in Park Orchards. 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, Donvale or Park Orchards?
Donvale scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.
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