Findon vs Flinders Park
Findon (median $1,130,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Flinders Park ($1,300,000).
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Findon and Flinders Park side by side
| Measure | Findon | Flinders Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,130,000 | $1,300,000 |
| Median unit | $271,440 | $287,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.5% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $675/wk | $625/wk |
| Unit rent | $525/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 42 | 22 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 95 | 100 |
| Population | 6,997 | 5,489 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.5°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
Findon scores higher on walkability (42/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Findon (1037) sits above Flinders Park (1023). Flinders Park skews owner-occupied (72%), Findon runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
- For buyers
- Findon is the lower entry point at $1,130,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Findon offers the higher gross rental yield (3.11% vs 2.50%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Findon edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1023). Flinders Park also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Findon vs Flinders Park: common questions
Is Findon or Flinders Park cheaper to buy in?
Findon has the lower median house price at $1,130,000, roughly 13% below Flinders Park ($1,300,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Findon or Flinders Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Findon scores 1037 vs 1023 in Flinders 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 is more walkable, Findon or Flinders Park?
Findon scores 42/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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, Findon or Flinders Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.11% in Findon vs 2.50% in Flinders 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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