Calwell vs Chisholm.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $845,000 and $830,000. Chisholm edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Chisholm (median $830,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Calwell ($845,000).
Calwell scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chisholm (1036) sits above Calwell (1032).
For buyers
Chisholm is the lower entry point at $830,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Chisholm offers the higher gross rental yield (2.69% vs 2.65%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Chisholm edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1032).
Common questions
Is Calwell or Chisholm cheaper to buy in?
Chisholm has the lower median house price at $830,000, roughly 2% below Calwell ($845,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Calwell or Chisholm have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chisholm scores 1036 vs 1032 in Calwell. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Calwell or Chisholm?
Calwell scores 18/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Calwell or Chisholm?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.69% in Chisholm vs 2.65% in Calwell. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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