Plympton vs Plympton Park
Plympton Park (median $1,305,500) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Plympton ($1,465,000).
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Plympton and Plympton Park side by side
| Measure | Plympton | Plympton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,465,000 | $1,305,500 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +12.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $665/wk |
| Unit rent | $515/wk | $540/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1076 | 1071 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 8 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,459 | 3,881 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 450 mm | 466 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 28.8°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
Plympton scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Plympton (1076) sits above Plympton Park (1071).
- For buyers
- Plympton Park is the lower entry point at $1,305,500 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Plympton Park offers the higher gross rental yield (2.65% vs 2.48%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Plympton edges out on average school ICSEA (1076 vs 1071).
Plympton vs Plympton Park: common questions
Is Plympton or Plympton Park cheaper to buy in?
Plympton Park has the lower median house price at $1,305,500, roughly 11% below Plympton ($1,465,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Plympton or Plympton Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Plympton scores 1076 vs 1071 in Plympton 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, Plympton or Plympton Park?
Plympton scores 12/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Plympton or Plympton Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.65% in Plympton Park 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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