Novar Gardens vs Plympton
Plympton (median $1,465,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Novar Gardens ($1,485,000).
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Novar Gardens and Plympton side by side
| Measure | Novar Gardens | Plympton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,485,000 | $1,465,000 |
| Median unit | $326,160 | $274,320 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $685/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $165/wk | $515/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1077 | 1076 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,508 | 5,459 |
| Median age | 45 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.1°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 Novar Gardens (1077) sits above Plympton (1076). Novar Gardens skews owner-occupied (72%), Plympton runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
- For buyers
- Plympton is the lower entry point at $1,465,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Plympton offers the higher gross rental yield (2.48% vs 2.40%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Novar Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1076). Novar Gardens also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Novar Gardens vs Plympton: common questions
Is Novar Gardens or Plympton cheaper to buy in?
Plympton has the lower median house price at $1,465,000, roughly 1% below Novar Gardens ($1,485,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Novar Gardens or Plympton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Novar Gardens scores 1077 vs 1076 in 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Novar Gardens or Plympton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.48% in 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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