Penfield vs Davoren Park
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Davoren Park (941) sits above Penfield (922). Penfield skews owner-occupied (81%), Davoren Park runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Penfield and Davoren Park side by side
| Measure | Penfield | Davoren Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $656,000 |
| Median unit | – | $154,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +14.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $415/wk | $500/wk |
| Unit rent | $180/wk | $337/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 922 | 941 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 422 | 6,392 |
| Median age | 70 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.7°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Davoren Park edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 922). Davoren Park also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Penfield vs Davoren Park: common questions
Does Penfield or Davoren Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Davoren Park scores 941 vs 922 in Penfield. 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.
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