Plympton vs North Plympton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,415,000 and $1,177,560. North Plympton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
North Plympton (median $1,177,560) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Plympton ($1,415,000). Over the past year, North Plympton (+2.4%) ran 2.4 percentage points ahead of Plympton (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Plympton (1078) sits above Plympton (1076). North Plympton skews owner-occupied (63%), Plympton runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
For buyers
North Plympton is the lower entry point at $1,177,560 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
North Plympton carries both higher gross yield (2.87% vs 2.61%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
North Plympton edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1076).
Common questions
Is Plympton or North Plympton cheaper to buy in?
North Plympton has the lower median house price at $1,177,560, roughly 20% below Plympton ($1,415,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Plympton or North Plympton?
Over the past 12 months, North Plympton grew +2.4% vs 0% in Plympton, a gap of 2.4 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 Plympton or North Plympton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Plympton scores 1078 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, Plympton or North Plympton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.87% in North Plympton vs 2.61% in Plympton. 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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