Noble Park vs Springvale
Noble Park (median $820,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Springvale ($931,500).
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| Measure | Noble Park | Springvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $820,000 | $931,500 |
| Median unit | $595,000 | $627,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $570/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 20 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 32,257 | – |
| Median age | 35 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 733 mm | 733 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.3°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 Springvale (994) sits above Noble Park (980).
- For buyers
- Noble Park is the lower entry point at $820,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Noble Park offers the higher gross rental yield (3.49% vs 3.18%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Springvale edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 980).
Noble Park vs Springvale: common questions
Is Noble Park or Springvale cheaper to buy in?
Noble Park has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 12% below Springvale ($931,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Noble Park or Springvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Springvale scores 994 vs 980 in Noble 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Noble Park or Springvale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.49% in Noble Park vs 3.18% in Springvale. 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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