Ovingham vs Devon Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,255,000 and $1,090,000. Devon Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Devon Park (median $1,090,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Ovingham ($1,255,000).
Devon Park scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ovingham (1053) sits above Devon Park (1048).
For buyers
Devon Park is the lower entry point at $1,090,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Ovingham offers the higher gross rental yield (3.27% vs 3.20%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Ovingham edges out on average school ICSEA (1053 vs 1048).
Common questions
Is Ovingham or Devon Park cheaper to buy in?
Devon Park has the lower median house price at $1,090,000, roughly 15% below Ovingham ($1,255,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ovingham or Devon Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ovingham scores 1053 vs 1048 in Devon 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 is more walkable, Ovingham or Devon Park?
Devon Park scores 32/100 on walkability vs 26/100. 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, Ovingham or Devon Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.27% in Ovingham vs 3.20% in Devon Park. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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