Chapel Hill vs Kenmore
Kenmore (median $1,175,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Chapel Hill ($1,425,000).
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Chapel Hill and Kenmore side by side
| Measure | Chapel Hill | Kenmore |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,425,000 | $1,175,000 |
| Median unit | $1,600,000 | $945,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $800/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $459/wk | $513/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1134 | 1119 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 9,675 |
| Median age | – | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 988 mm | 988 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.4°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
Chapel Hill scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chapel Hill (1134) sits above Kenmore (1119).
- For buyers
- Kenmore is the lower entry point at $1,175,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Kenmore offers the higher gross rental yield (3.19% vs 2.92%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Chapel Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1134 vs 1119).
Chapel Hill vs Kenmore: common questions
Is Chapel Hill or Kenmore cheaper to buy in?
Kenmore has the lower median house price at $1,175,000, roughly 18% below Chapel Hill ($1,425,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chapel Hill or Kenmore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chapel Hill scores 1134 vs 1119 in Kenmore. 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, Chapel Hill or Kenmore?
Chapel Hill scores 100/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Chapel Hill or Kenmore?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.19% in Kenmore vs 2.92% in Chapel 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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