Chasm Creek vs Howth
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chasm Creek (939) sits above Howth (913). Howth skews owner-occupied (95%), Chasm Creek runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Chasm Creek and Howth side by side
| Measure | Chasm Creek | Howth |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $230/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $265/wk | $153/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 939 | 913 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 30 |
| Population | 53 | 61 |
| Median age | 47 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 896 mm | 960 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.3°C | 21.3°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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
- Chasm Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 913). Howth also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Chasm Creek vs Howth: common questions
Does Chasm Creek or Howth have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chasm Creek scores 939 vs 913 in Howth. 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.
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