Plympton vs Novar Gardens.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,415,000 and $1,505,000. Novar Gardens edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Plympton (median $1,415,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Novar Gardens ($1,505,000). Over the past year, Novar Gardens (+22.4%) ran 22.4 percentage points ahead of Plympton (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Novar Gardens (1077) sits above Plympton (1076). Novar Gardens skews owner-occupied (72%), Plympton runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
For buyers
Plympton is the lower entry point at $1,415,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Plympton delivers the better gross yield (2.61% vs 2.42%), but Novar Gardens has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Novar Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1076). Novar Gardens also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Plympton or Novar Gardens cheaper to buy in?
Plympton has the lower median house price at $1,415,000, roughly 6% below Novar Gardens ($1,505,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Plympton or Novar Gardens?
Over the past 12 months, Novar Gardens grew +22.4% vs 0% in Plympton, a gap of 22.4 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 Novar Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Novar Gardens scores 1077 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 Novar Gardens?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.61% in Plympton vs 2.42% in Novar Gardens. 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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