North Plympton vs Netley.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,177,560 and $1,270,000. North Plympton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
North Plympton (median $1,177,560) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Netley ($1,270,000). Over the past year, North Plympton (+2.4%) ran 2.4 percentage points ahead of Netley (0%) on house-price growth.
Netley scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Plympton (1078) sits above Netley (1070).
For buyers
North Plympton is the lower entry point at $1,177,560 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
North Plympton carries both higher gross yield (2.87% vs 2.66%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
North Plympton edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1070).
Common questions
Is North Plympton or Netley cheaper to buy in?
North Plympton has the lower median house price at $1,177,560, roughly 7% below Netley ($1,270,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Plympton or Netley?
Over the past 12 months, North Plympton grew +2.4% vs 0% in Netley, a gap of 2.4 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 Netley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Plympton scores 1078 vs 1070 in Netley. 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 Netley?
Netley scores 16/100 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 Netley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.87% in North Plympton vs 2.66% in Netley. 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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