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Dover Gardens
Dover Gardens is a quiet residential pocket in the City of Marion, just inland from Brighton. It suits families and downsizers who want a solid block close to the coast without paying beachside prices.
Dover Gardens at a glance
The median house value sits at $1,038,120 after 71.4% growth over five years, and 67 properties sold in the past 12 months. Units have grown faster, up 89.2% to a median of $877,787.
Houses rent for a median $700 a week, a gross yield of about 3.5%. Units return around 4.1% on a $690 median rent, one of the better yields close to the Brighton coast.
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About Dover Gardens
Most of Dover Gardens was built after the Second World War, with strong growth through the 1950s and 1960s. The streets are lined with brick and solid-construction homes on generous blocks. Many of those blocks have since been split, so original homes now sit beside new townhouses and courtyard homes. That mix gives buyers a wide range of entry points.
Location is the main draw. Brighton's beach, Jetty Road and the Seaford line stations are a short drive or bike ride west, and Westfield Marion is close by to the east. Sturt Road gives quick access across the south. Local reserves such as Branksome Terrace, McKay Street and Scarborough Terrace give the suburb plenty of green space.
- Patritti Wines cellar door on Clacton Road, a family winery operating in the suburb
- Branksome Terrace, McKay Street and Scarborough Terrace reserves
- Short trip to Brighton beach and Jetty Road
- Close to Westfield Marion for shopping, dining and the cinema
- Near Brighton Secondary School and Seacliff, Brighton and Seaview Downs primary schools
Houses and units
| Dover Gardens | Houses | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Median value | $1,038,120 | $877,787 |
| 5-year growth | 71.4% | 89.2% |
| Median weekly rent | $700 | $690 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.5% | 4.1% |
67 properties sold in the past 12 months. 62.9% of homes are owner-occupied, with a population of 3,062 (2021 Census).
Source: Cotality (via OnTheHouse), as at 31 August 2026; 2021 Census. Agent figures: realestate.com.au, last 12 months to October 2026. Gross yield is median weekly rent x 52 divided by median value. Figures are a general guide only.
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