Douglas Park vs Razorback

Douglas Park (median $1,403,000) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Razorback ($2,655,000). Over the past year, Razorback (+15.2%) ran 21.7 percentage points ahead of Douglas Park (-6.5%) on house-price growth.

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Douglas Park and Razorback side by side

MeasureDouglas ParkRazorback
Price and market
Median house$1,403,000$2,655,000
Median unit$375,120$380,160
House price change, 12 months-6.5%+15.2%
Renting
House rent–$790/wk
Owner occupied88.0%88.0%
Renter occupied9.0%8.0%
Schools
Schools nearby811
Average ICSEA9971005
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1,3861,174
Median age4243
Climate
Annual rainfall672 mm711 mm
Mean max, January28.4°C28.3°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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Razorback (1005) sits above Douglas Park (997).

For buyers
Douglas Park is the lower entry point at $1,403,000 median, 47% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Razorback has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Razorback edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 997).

Douglas Park vs Razorback: common questions

Is Douglas Park or Razorback cheaper to buy in?

Douglas Park has the lower median house price at $1,403,000, roughly 47% below Razorback ($2,655,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Douglas Park or Razorback?

Over the past 12 months, Razorback grew +15.2% vs -6.5% in Douglas Park, a gap of 21.7 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 Douglas Park or Razorback have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Razorback scores 1005 vs 997 in Douglas Park. 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.