Plympton vs North Plympton
North Plympton (median $1,200,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Plympton ($1,465,000).
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Plympton and North Plympton side by side
| Measure | Plympton | North Plympton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,465,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +20.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $697/wk |
| Unit rent | $515/wk | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1076 | 1078 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 12 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,459 | 3,610 |
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| 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 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 $1,200,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- North Plympton offers the higher gross rental yield (3.02% vs 2.48%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- North Plympton edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1076).
Plympton vs North Plympton: common questions
Is Plympton or North Plympton cheaper to buy in?
North Plympton has the lower median house price at $1,200,000, roughly 18% below Plympton ($1,465,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
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 3.02% in North Plympton vs 2.48% 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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