Chapman vs Duffy.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,317,500 and $967,500. Duffy edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Duffy (median $967,500) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Chapman ($1,317,500).
Chapman scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Duffy (1106) sits above Chapman (1093).
For buyers
Duffy is the lower entry point at $967,500 median, 36% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Duffy offers the higher gross rental yield (2.39% vs 1.78%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Duffy edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1093).
Common questions
Is Chapman or Duffy cheaper to buy in?
Duffy has the lower median house price at $967,500, roughly 36% below Chapman ($1,317,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chapman or Duffy have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Duffy scores 1106 vs 1093 in Chapman. 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, Chapman or Duffy?
Chapman scores 16/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Chapman or Duffy?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.39% in Duffy vs 1.78% in Chapman. 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
Price & Market
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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