Everton Park vs Mcdowall
Everton Park (median $999,150) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Mcdowall ($1,100,000).
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Everton Park and Mcdowall side by side
| Measure | Everton Park | Mcdowall |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $999,150 | $1,100,000 |
| Median unit | $625,000 | $645,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | $640/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1075 | 1079 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,111 | 7,612 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1057 mm | 1057 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.9°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 Mcdowall (1079) sits above Everton Park (1075). Mcdowall skews owner-occupied (77%), Everton Park runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
- For buyers
- Everton Park is the lower entry point at $999,150 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mcdowall offers the higher gross rental yield (4.25% vs 3.64%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Mcdowall edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1075). Mcdowall also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Everton Park vs Mcdowall: common questions
Is Everton Park or Mcdowall cheaper to buy in?
Everton Park has the lower median house price at $999,150, roughly 9% below Mcdowall ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Everton Park or Mcdowall have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mcdowall scores 1079 vs 1075 in Everton 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Everton Park or Mcdowall?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.25% in Mcdowall vs 3.64% in Everton Park. 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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