North Plympton vs Glandore.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,177,560 and $1,417,000. Glandore edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
North Plympton (median $1,177,560) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Glandore ($1,417,000). Over the past year, Glandore (+43.1%) ran 40.7 percentage points ahead of North Plympton (+2.4%) on house-price growth.
Glandore scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 74/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glandore (1093) sits above North Plympton (1078).
For buyers
North Plympton is the lower entry point at $1,177,560 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Glandore carries both higher gross yield (2.83% vs 2.78%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Glandore edges out on average school ICSEA (1093 vs 1078).
Common questions
Is North Plympton or Glandore cheaper to buy in?
North Plympton has the lower median house price at $1,177,560, roughly 17% below Glandore ($1,417,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Plympton or Glandore?
Over the past 12 months, Glandore grew +43.1% vs +2.4% in North Plympton, a gap of 40.7 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 North Plympton or Glandore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glandore scores 1093 vs 1078 in North Plympton. 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, North Plympton or Glandore?
Glandore scores 74/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, North Plympton or Glandore?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.83% in Glandore vs 2.78% in North Plympton. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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