Dover Gardens vs Seaview Downs
Seaview Downs (median $1,034,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Dover Gardens ($1,078,250). Over the past year, Dover Gardens (+13.5%) ran 5.8 percentage points ahead of Seaview Downs (+7.7%) on house-price growth.
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Dover Gardens and Seaview Downs side by side
| Measure | Dover Gardens | Seaview Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,078,250 | $1,034,000 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +13.5% | +7.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $690/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $339/wk | $385/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1065 | 1067 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 60 |
| Population | 3,062 | 2,718 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 466 mm | 601 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.0°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
Dover Gardens scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Seaview Downs (1067) sits above Dover Gardens (1065). Seaview Downs skews owner-occupied (87%), Dover Gardens runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
- For buyers
- Seaview Downs is the lower entry point at $1,034,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Dover Gardens carries both higher gross yield (3.33% vs 3.22%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Seaview Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1067 vs 1065). Seaview Downs also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dover Gardens vs Seaview Downs: common questions
Is Dover Gardens or Seaview Downs cheaper to buy in?
Seaview Downs has the lower median house price at $1,034,000, roughly 4% below Dover Gardens ($1,078,250). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dover Gardens or Seaview Downs?
Over the past 12 months, Dover Gardens grew +13.5% vs +7.7% in Seaview Downs, a gap of 5.8 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 Dover Gardens or Seaview Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Seaview Downs scores 1067 vs 1065 in Dover Gardens. 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, Dover Gardens or Seaview Downs?
Dover Gardens scores 22/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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, Dover Gardens or Seaview Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.33% in Dover Gardens vs 3.22% in Seaview Downs. 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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