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Douglas Park vs Razorback.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,403,000 and $2,655,000. Razorback edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

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.

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

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsDouglas 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.

The numbers behind the take

Douglas Park
Metric
Razorback

Price & Market

$1,403,000
Median house
$2,655,000
$375,120
Median unit
$380,160
-6.5%
Annual growth (house)
+15.2%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$790/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
88.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,386
Population
1,174
42
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
11
997
Avg ICSEA
1005

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).