Calwell vs Isabella Plains
Isabella Plains (median $820,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Calwell ($845,000).
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Calwell and Isabella Plains side by side
| Measure | Calwell | Isabella Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $845,000 | $820,000 |
| Median unit | $627,750 | $650,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $430/wk | $430/wk |
| Unit rent | $448/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1032 | 1035 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 6 |
| Transit score | 90 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,730 | 4,329 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 638 mm | 638 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 28.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Calwell scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Isabella Plains (1035) sits above Calwell (1032).
- For buyers
- Isabella Plains is the lower entry point at $820,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Isabella Plains offers the higher gross rental yield (2.73% vs 2.65%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Isabella Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1032).
Calwell vs Isabella Plains: common questions
Is Calwell or Isabella Plains cheaper to buy in?
Isabella Plains has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 3% below Calwell ($845,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Calwell or Isabella Plains have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Isabella Plains scores 1035 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 Isabella Plains?
Calwell scores 18/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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 Isabella Plains?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.73% in Isabella Plains 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.
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