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Chandlers Hill vs Coromandel Valley.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,108,244 and $1,226,500. Coromandel Valley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Chandlers Hill (median $1,108,244) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Coromandel Valley ($1,226,500).

Coromandel Valley scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coromandel Valley (1078) sits above Chandlers Hill (1052).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Chandlers Hill is the lower entry point at $1,108,244 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Chandlers Hill offers the higher gross rental yield (3.64% vs 2.52%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

Coromandel Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1052).

Common questionsChandlers Hill vs Coromandel Valley

Common questions

Is Chandlers Hill or Coromandel Valley cheaper to buy in?

Chandlers Hill has the lower median house price at $1,108,244, roughly 10% below Coromandel Valley ($1,226,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Chandlers Hill or Coromandel Valley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coromandel Valley scores 1078 vs 1052 in Chandlers Hill. 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 Coromandel Valley?

Coromandel Valley scores 8/100 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 Coromandel Valley?

Gross rental yield on houses is 3.64% in Chandlers Hill vs 2.52% in Coromandel Valley. 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

Chandlers Hill
Metric
Coromandel Valley

Price & Market

$1,108,244
Median house
$1,226,500
$252,000
Median unit
$308,880
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$775/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$595/wk
$370/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$420/wk
98.0%
Owner occupied
92.0%
2.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
8
0
Transit score
0
10
Bike score
100
792
Population
4,380
46
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1052
Avg ICSEA
1078

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).