Charlemont vs Marshall

Charlemont (median $651,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Marshall ($660,000).

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Charlemont and Marshall side by side

MeasureCharlemontMarshall
Price and market
Median house$651,000$660,000
Median unit$291,600$274,320
Renting
Owner occupied70.0%55.0%
Renter occupied28.0%22.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10221026
Lifestyle and people
Walk score02
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population2,6122,299
Median age2943
Climate
Annual rainfall516 mm516 mm
Mean max, January25.2°C25.2°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

Marshall scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marshall (1026) sits above Charlemont (1022). Charlemont skews owner-occupied (70%), Marshall runs more rental-dense (55% owner).

For buyers
Charlemont is the lower entry point at $651,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Marshall edges out on average school ICSEA (1026 vs 1022). Charlemont also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Charlemont vs Marshall: common questions

Is Charlemont or Marshall cheaper to buy in?

Charlemont has the lower median house price at $651,000, roughly 1% below Marshall ($660,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Charlemont or Marshall have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marshall scores 1026 vs 1022 in Charlemont. 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, Charlemont or Marshall?

Marshall scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.