Razorback vs Douglas Park
Douglas Park (median $1,403,000) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Razorback ($2,655,000). Over the past year, Razorback (+15.2%) ran 21.7 percentage points ahead of Douglas Park (-6.5%) on house-price growth.
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Razorback and Douglas Park side by side
| Measure | Razorback | Douglas Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,655,000 | $1,403,000 |
| Median unit | $380,160 | $375,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | +15.2% | -6.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $790/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,174 | 1,386 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 711 mm | 672 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.4°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 Razorback (1005) sits above Douglas Park (997).
- For buyers
- Douglas Park is the lower entry point at $1,403,000 median, 47% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Razorback has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
- For families
- Razorback edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 997).
Razorback vs Douglas Park: common questions
Is Razorback or Douglas Park cheaper to buy in?
Douglas Park has the lower median house price at $1,403,000, roughly 47% below Razorback ($2,655,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Razorback or Douglas Park?
Over the past 12 months, Razorback grew +15.2% vs -6.5% in Douglas Park, a gap of 21.7 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 Razorback or Douglas Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Razorback scores 1005 vs 997 in Douglas 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.
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