Calwell vs Richardson
Richardson (median $805,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Calwell ($845,000).
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Calwell and Richardson side by side
| Measure | Calwell | Richardson |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $845,000 | $805,000 |
| Median unit | $627,750 | $316,800 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $430/wk | $430/wk |
| Unit rent | $448/wk | $391/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1032 | 1034 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 18 |
| Transit score | 90 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,730 | 3,058 |
| 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Richardson (1034) sits above Calwell (1032). Calwell skews owner-occupied (83%), Richardson runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
- For buyers
- Richardson is the lower entry point at $805,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Richardson offers the higher gross rental yield (2.78% vs 2.65%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Richardson edges out on average school ICSEA (1034 vs 1032).
Calwell vs Richardson: common questions
Is Calwell or Richardson cheaper to buy in?
Richardson has the lower median house price at $805,000, roughly 5% below Calwell ($845,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Calwell or Richardson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Richardson scores 1034 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Calwell or Richardson?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.78% in Richardson 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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