Ovingham vs Renown Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,255,000 and $1,185,000. Renown Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Renown Park (median $1,185,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Ovingham ($1,255,000).
Renown Park scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ovingham (1053) sits above Renown Park (1037).
For buyers
Renown Park is the lower entry point at $1,185,000 median, 6% 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 2.37%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Ovingham edges out on average school ICSEA (1053 vs 1037).
Common questions
Is Ovingham or Renown Park cheaper to buy in?
Renown Park has the lower median house price at $1,185,000, roughly 6% below Ovingham ($1,255,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ovingham or Renown Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ovingham scores 1053 vs 1037 in Renown 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 Renown Park?
Renown Park scores 38/100 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 Renown Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.27% in Ovingham vs 2.37% in Renown 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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