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Plympton Park is an established, mostly residential inner south suburb with tree-lined streets and a mix of single-storey post-war bungalows and modest modern infill homes. It feels quietly suburban, with small local shops and parks close to hand and straightforward access to public transport and main roads for trips into the city or down to the coast. Neighbouring Plympton and Morphettville add further shopping and recreational options.

The suburb is home to 3,881 people, with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $1,667 a week. Families make up a large part of the community and homes are more often owner-occupied than rented. Major tram-related works are under way nearby, bringing new overpasses, upgraded tram stops and an elevated shared bike path, while the council’s traffic management plan and the Elizabeth Ryan Reserve expansion and upgrade target improved local crossings, paths and park facilities. Whether Plympton Park suits you will depend on whether a settled, low-maintenance residential setting near everyday amenities fits your needs.

Buying a house in Plympton Park sits well above local incomes at the last Census. The median house price of $1,101,000 is about 12.7 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census (a household earning $1,667 a week would earn $86,684 a year).

Rents take a sizeable to large share of a typical household income: a house renting for $700 a week would use roughly 42% of that weekly income, while a unit at $508 a week would use about 30.5%. If you are renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the most relevant figures; for buyers, the price multiple shows how owning sits against what locals earned at the last Census.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

House values climbed 19.9% over the past year, a strong rise in what houses are worth. House rents rose 7.7% over the same period, a solid gain in the income those properties earn. In Plympton Park that means capital growth outpaced rental income for houses this year; whether that balance fits your investment goals depends on what you want from a property.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.