Chandlers Hill vs Clarendon.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,108,244 and $880,000. Clarendon edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Clarendon (median $880,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Chandlers Hill ($1,108,244).
Clarendon scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chandlers Hill (1052) sits above Clarendon (1046).
For buyers
Clarendon is the lower entry point at $880,000 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Clarendon offers the higher gross rental yield (3.99% vs 3.64%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Chandlers Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1046).
Common questions
Is Chandlers Hill or Clarendon cheaper to buy in?
Clarendon has the lower median house price at $880,000, roughly 26% below Chandlers Hill ($1,108,244). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chandlers Hill or Clarendon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chandlers Hill scores 1052 vs 1046 in Clarendon. 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, Chandlers Hill or Clarendon?
Clarendon scores 2/100 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, Chandlers Hill or Clarendon?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.99% in Clarendon vs 3.64% in Chandlers Hill. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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