Chapman vs Stirling
Stirling (median $1,104,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Chapman ($1,317,500).
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Chapman and Stirling side by side
| Measure | Chapman | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,317,500 | $1,104,000 |
| Median unit | – | $752,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $460/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1093 | 1108 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 92 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,867 | 2,191 |
| Median age | 47 | 46 |
| 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
Stirling scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 92/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stirling (1108) sits above Chapman (1093). Chapman skews owner-occupied (88%), Stirling runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
- For buyers
- Stirling is the lower entry point at $1,104,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Stirling offers the higher gross rental yield (2.17% vs 1.78%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Stirling edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1093).
Chapman vs Stirling: common questions
Is Chapman or Stirling cheaper to buy in?
Stirling has the lower median house price at $1,104,000, roughly 16% below Chapman ($1,317,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chapman or Stirling have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stirling scores 1108 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 Stirling?
Stirling scores 92/100 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 Stirling?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.17% in Stirling 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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