Chapel Hill vs Indooroopilly
Chapel Hill (median $1,425,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Indooroopilly ($1,593,500).
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Chapel Hill and Indooroopilly side by side
| Measure | Chapel Hill | Indooroopilly |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,425,000 | $1,593,500 |
| Median unit | $1,600,000 | $646,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $800/wk | $785/wk |
| Unit rent | $459/wk | $740/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1134 | 1139 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 13,622 |
| Median age | – | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 988 mm | 971 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.5°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 Indooroopilly (1139) sits above Chapel Hill (1134).
- For buyers
- Chapel Hill is the lower entry point at $1,425,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Chapel Hill offers the higher gross rental yield (2.92% vs 2.56%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Indooroopilly edges out on average school ICSEA (1139 vs 1134).
Chapel Hill vs Indooroopilly: common questions
Is Chapel Hill or Indooroopilly cheaper to buy in?
Chapel Hill has the lower median house price at $1,425,000, roughly 11% below Indooroopilly ($1,593,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chapel Hill or Indooroopilly have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Indooroopilly scores 1139 vs 1134 in Chapel 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Chapel Hill or Indooroopilly?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.92% in Chapel Hill vs 2.56% in Indooroopilly. 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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