Martindale vs Denman
Denman (median $570,000) is roughly 64% cheaper to buy into than Martindale ($1,582,000).
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Martindale and Denman side by side
| Measure | Martindale | Denman |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,582,000 | $570,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +4.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $570/wk | $570/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 915 | 924 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 168 | 1,821 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 614 mm | 620 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.5°C | 32.5°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
Denman scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Denman (924) sits above Martindale (915).
- For buyers
- Denman is the lower entry point at $570,000 median, 64% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Denman offers the higher gross rental yield (5.20% vs 1.87%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Denman edges out on average school ICSEA (924 vs 915).
Martindale vs Denman: common questions
Is Martindale or Denman cheaper to buy in?
Denman has the lower median house price at $570,000, roughly 64% below Martindale ($1,582,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Martindale or Denman have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Denman scores 924 vs 915 in Martindale. 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, Martindale or Denman?
Denman scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Martindale or Denman?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.20% in Denman vs 1.87% in Martindale. 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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