North Plympton vs Novar Gardens
The verdict
North Plympton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.31M in Novar Gardens. North Plympton rates higher for education (75 vs 70). Novar Gardens is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 4.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, North Plympton rates higher (75 vs 12/100 in Novar Gardens).
Scores
| North Plympton | Novar Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 76 |
| Transport | 82 | 79 |
| Education | 75 | 70 |
| Liveability | 74 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Plympton | Novar Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,610 | 2,508 |
| Median age | 40 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,650 | $1,468 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.3% | 41.9% |
| Born in Australia | 64.9% | 74.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: North Plympton Moderate Growth · Novar Gardens Moderate Growth
Property
| North Plympton | Novar Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.11M | $1.31M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 2.4% | 22.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| North Plympton | Novar Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 12 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 222 | 837 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 83 | 159 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,410 | 7,376 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Plympton | Novar Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,112 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Plympton · Novar Gardens
Transport
| North Plympton | Novar Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 29 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| North Plympton | Novar Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 5 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.0 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.6 km | 7.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.4 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| North Plympton | Novar Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,610 | 2,508 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,848 | 2,673 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,375 | 3,039 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.61% | 1.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Plympton or Novar Gardens?
North Plympton has the higher residential safety score (North Plympton 75/100 vs Novar Gardens 12/100).
Which is more affordable, North Plympton or Novar Gardens?
North Plympton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.31M.
Which has better public transport, North Plympton or Novar Gardens?
North Plympton has the higher transport score (North Plympton 82/100 vs Novar Gardens 79/100).
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