Semaphore Park vs Semaphore
Semaphore Park (median $952,500) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Semaphore ($1,325,000).
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| Measure | Semaphore Park | Semaphore |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $952,500 | $1,325,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | -23.9% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $697/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $540/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 991 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,541 | 2,749 |
| Median age | 46 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 401 mm | 401 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.5°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
Semaphore scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Semaphore Park (997) sits above Semaphore (991).
- For buyers
- Semaphore Park is the lower entry point at $952,500 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Semaphore Park offers the higher gross rental yield (3.38% vs 2.74%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Semaphore Park edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 991).
Semaphore Park vs Semaphore: common questions
Is Semaphore Park or Semaphore cheaper to buy in?
Semaphore Park has the lower median house price at $952,500, roughly 28% below Semaphore ($1,325,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Semaphore Park or Semaphore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Semaphore Park scores 997 vs 991 in Semaphore. 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, Semaphore Park or Semaphore?
Semaphore scores 100/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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, Semaphore Park or Semaphore?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.38% in Semaphore Park vs 2.74% in Semaphore. 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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