Marion vs Park Holme.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,352,500 and $1,059,500. Park Holme edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Park Holme (median $1,059,500) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Marion ($1,352,500). Over the past year, Marion (0%) ran 14.6 percentage points ahead of Park Holme (-14.6%) on house-price growth.
Park Holme scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Park Holme (1064) sits above Marion (1063).
For buyers
Park Holme is the lower entry point at $1,059,500 median, 28% 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: Park Holme delivers the better gross yield (2.94% vs 2.54%), but Marion 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
Park Holme edges out on average school ICSEA (1064 vs 1063).
Common questions
Is Marion or Park Holme cheaper to buy in?
Park Holme has the lower median house price at $1,059,500, roughly 28% below Marion ($1,352,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Marion or Park Holme?
Over the past 12 months, Marion grew 0% vs -14.6% in Park Holme, a gap of 14.6 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 Marion or Park Holme have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Park Holme scores 1064 vs 1063 in Marion. 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, Marion or Park Holme?
Park Holme scores 40/100 on walkability vs 34/100. 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, Marion or Park Holme?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.94% in Park Holme vs 2.54% in Marion. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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