Eyre vs Davoren Park
Davoren Park (median $656,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Eyre ($703,528). Over the past year, Davoren Park (+14.6%) ran 12.6 percentage points ahead of Eyre (+2%) on house-price growth.
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Eyre and Davoren Park side by side
| Measure | Eyre | Davoren Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $703,528 | $656,000 |
| Median unit | $230,400 | $154,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.0% | +14.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $500/wk |
| Unit rent | $335/wk | $337/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 914 | 941 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,113 | 6,392 |
| Median age | 28 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.7°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Davoren Park (941) sits above Eyre (914). Eyre skews owner-occupied (81%), Davoren Park runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
- For buyers
- Davoren Park is the lower entry point at $656,000 median, 7% 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: Eyre delivers the better gross yield (4.36% vs 3.96%), but Davoren Park 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
- Davoren Park edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 914). Eyre also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Eyre vs Davoren Park: common questions
Is Eyre or Davoren Park cheaper to buy in?
Davoren Park has the lower median house price at $656,000, roughly 7% below Eyre ($703,528). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Eyre or Davoren Park?
Over the past 12 months, Davoren Park grew +14.6% vs +2% in Eyre, a gap of 12.6 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 Eyre or Davoren Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Davoren Park scores 941 vs 914 in Eyre. 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, Eyre or Davoren Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.36% in Eyre vs 3.96% in Davoren 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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