Doonside vs Marayong
Doonside (median $1,050,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Marayong ($1,150,000). Over the past year, Marayong (+11.7%) ran 4.6 percentage points ahead of Doonside (+7.1%) on house-price growth.
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Doonside and Marayong side by side
| Measure | Doonside | Marayong |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,050,000 | $1,150,000 |
| Median unit | $348,480 | $339,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.1% | +11.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $435/wk | $568/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 36 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,614 | 7,834 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 726 mm | 768 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 29.7°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
Marayong scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marayong (1023) sits above Doonside (1002).
- For buyers
- Doonside is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Doonside delivers the better gross yield (3.22% vs 2.94%), but Marayong has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Marayong edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 1002).
Doonside vs Marayong: common questions
Is Doonside or Marayong cheaper to buy in?
Doonside has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 9% below Marayong ($1,150,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Doonside or Marayong?
Over the past 12 months, Marayong grew +11.7% vs +7.1% in Doonside, a gap of 4.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Doonside or Marayong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marayong scores 1023 vs 1002 in Doonside. 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, Doonside or Marayong?
Marayong scores 36/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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, Doonside or Marayong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.22% in Doonside vs 2.94% in Marayong. 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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