Chapman vs Waramanga
Waramanga (median $930,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Chapman ($1,317,500).
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Chapman and Waramanga side by side
| Measure | Chapman | Waramanga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,317,500 | $930,000 |
| Median unit | – | $620,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $379/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $379/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1093 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 16 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,867 | 2,785 |
| Median age | 47 | 38 |
| 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waramanga (1106) sits above Chapman (1093). Chapman skews owner-occupied (88%), Waramanga runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Waramanga is the lower entry point at $930,000 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Waramanga offers the higher gross rental yield (2.12% vs 1.78%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Waramanga edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1093). Chapman also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Chapman vs Waramanga: common questions
Is Chapman or Waramanga cheaper to buy in?
Waramanga has the lower median house price at $930,000, roughly 29% below Chapman ($1,317,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chapman or Waramanga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waramanga 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Chapman or Waramanga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.12% in Waramanga 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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