Novar Gardens vs North Plympton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,505,000 and $1,177,560. North Plympton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
North Plympton (median $1,177,560) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Novar Gardens ($1,505,000). Over the past year, Novar Gardens (+22.4%) ran 20.0 percentage points ahead of North Plympton (+2.4%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Plympton (1078) sits above Novar Gardens (1077).
For buyers
North Plympton is the lower entry point at $1,177,560 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: North Plympton delivers the better gross yield (2.78% vs 2.40%), but Novar Gardens has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
North Plympton edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1077). Novar Gardens also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Novar Gardens or North Plympton cheaper to buy in?
North Plympton has the lower median house price at $1,177,560, roughly 28% below Novar Gardens ($1,505,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Novar Gardens or North Plympton?
Over the past 12 months, Novar Gardens grew +22.4% vs +2.4% in North Plympton, a gap of 20.0 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 Novar Gardens or North Plympton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Plympton scores 1078 vs 1077 in Novar Gardens. 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, Novar Gardens or North Plympton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.78% in North Plympton vs 2.40% in Novar Gardens. 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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