Chapman vs Rivett
Rivett (median $910,000) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Chapman ($1,317,500).
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Chapman and Rivett side by side
| Measure | Chapman | Rivett |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,317,500 | $910,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $322/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $322/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1093 | 1103 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 26 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,867 | 3,354 |
| Median age | 47 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 646 mm | 646 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 29.0°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
Rivett scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rivett (1103) sits above Chapman (1093). Chapman skews owner-occupied (88%), Rivett runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
- For buyers
- Rivett is the lower entry point at $910,000 median, 31% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rivett offers the higher gross rental yield (1.84% vs 1.78%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Rivett edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1093). Chapman also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Chapman vs Rivett: common questions
Is Chapman or Rivett cheaper to buy in?
Rivett has the lower median house price at $910,000, roughly 31% below Chapman ($1,317,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chapman or Rivett have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rivett scores 1103 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 Rivett?
Rivett scores 26/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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 Rivett?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.84% in Rivett 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.
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