Chadstone vs Hughesdale
Chadstone (median $1,200,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Hughesdale ($1,500,000).
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Chadstone and Hughesdale side by side
| Measure | Chadstone | Hughesdale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,200,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Median unit | $893,000 | $670,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $730/wk |
| Unit rent | $580/wk | $570/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1113 | 1119 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,552 | 7,563 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 748 mm | 748 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.3°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
Hughesdale scores higher on walkability (70/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hughesdale (1119) sits above Chadstone (1113).
- For buyers
- Chadstone is the lower entry point at $1,200,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Chadstone offers the higher gross rental yield (2.73% vs 2.53%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Hughesdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1119 vs 1113).
Chadstone vs Hughesdale: common questions
Is Chadstone or Hughesdale cheaper to buy in?
Chadstone has the lower median house price at $1,200,000, roughly 20% below Hughesdale ($1,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chadstone or Hughesdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hughesdale scores 1119 vs 1113 in Chadstone. 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, Chadstone or Hughesdale?
Hughesdale scores 100/100 on walkability vs 70/100. 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, Chadstone or Hughesdale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.73% in Chadstone vs 2.53% in Hughesdale. 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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