Marion vs Park Holme
Park Holme (median $1,059,500) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Marion ($1,352,500).
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Marion and Park Holme side by side
| Measure | Marion | Park Holme |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,352,500 | $1,059,500 |
| Median unit | $255,600 | $255,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -14.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $645/wk | $740/wk |
| Unit rent | $465/wk | $485/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1063 | 1064 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,101 | 3,199 |
| Median age | 43 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 466 mm | 466 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.8°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
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, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Park Holme offers the higher gross rental yield (3.63% vs 2.48%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Park Holme edges out on average school ICSEA (1064 vs 1063).
Marion vs Park Holme: common questions
Is Marion or Park Holme cheaper to buy in?
Park Holme has the lower median house price at $1,059,500, roughly 22% below Marion ($1,352,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
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 3.63% in Park Holme vs 2.48% 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.
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