Plympton Park vs South Plympton
The verdict
South Plympton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.21M versus $1.21M in Plympton Park. South Plympton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (31 vs 33 min). On the separate residential safety score, South Plympton rates higher (85 vs 60/100 in Plympton Park).
Scores
| Plympton Park | South Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 81 |
| Transport | 87 | 86 |
| Education | 77 | 78 |
| Liveability | 76 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Plympton Park | South Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,881 | 4,721 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,667 | $1,552 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.8% | 50.8% |
| Born in Australia | 67.3% | 65.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Plympton Park Moderate Growth · South Plympton Moderate Growth
Property
| Plympton Park | South Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.21M | $1.21M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 27.6% | 21.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $605 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Plympton Park | South Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 258 | 191 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 180 | 64 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,153 | 4,109 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Plympton Park | South Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,045 |
See the full school list on each profile: Plympton Park · South Plympton
Transport
| Plympton Park | South Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 660 m | 870 m |
Liveability
| Plympton Park | South 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.6 km | 4.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.9 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.0 km | 8.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Plympton Park | South Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,881 | 4,721 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,127 | 4,953 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,561 | 5,365 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | 1.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Plympton Park or South Plympton?
South Plympton has the higher residential safety score (Plympton Park 60/100 vs South Plympton 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Plympton Park or South Plympton?
South Plympton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.21M versus $1.21M.
Which has better public transport, Plympton Park or South Plympton?
Plympton Park has the higher transport score (Plympton Park 87/100 vs South Plympton 86/100).
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