North Plympton vs Plympton
The verdict
North Plympton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.26M in Plympton. Plympton rates higher for transport (95 vs 82). On the separate residential safety score, Plympton rates higher (80 vs 75/100 in North Plympton).
Scores
| North Plympton | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 84 |
| Transport | 82 | 95 |
| Education | 75 | 82 |
| Liveability | 74 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Plympton | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,610 | 5,459 |
| Median age | 40 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,650 | $1,598 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.3% | 56.1% |
| Born in Australia | 64.9% | 56.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: North Plympton Moderate Growth · Plympton Moderate Growth
Property
| North Plympton | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.11M | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 2.4% | 38.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| North Plympton | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 222 | 202 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 83 | 128 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,410 | 6,668 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Plympton | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,055 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Plympton · Plympton
Transport
| North Plympton | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 4 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 29 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 540 m |
Liveability
| North Plympton | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 5 |
| Parks | 5 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.0 km | 4.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.6 km | 5.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.4 km | 7.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| North Plympton | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,610 | 5,459 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,848 | 5,818 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,375 | 6,616 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.61% | 1.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Plympton or Plympton?
Plympton has the higher residential safety score (North Plympton 75/100 vs Plympton 80/100).
Which is more affordable, North Plympton or Plympton?
North Plympton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.26M.
Which has better public transport, North Plympton or Plympton?
Plympton has the higher transport score (North Plympton 82/100 vs Plympton 95/100).
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