Chatham vs Taree
Chatham scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taree (912) sits above Chatham (908).
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Chatham and Taree side by side
| Measure | Chatham | Taree |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $560,000 |
| Median unit | – | $360,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +10.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $585/wk | $585/wk |
| Unit rent | $418/wk | $418/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 908 | 912 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 16,715 |
| Median age | – | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1081 mm | 1104 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.4°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
- Taree edges out on average school ICSEA (912 vs 908).
Chatham vs Taree: common questions
Does Chatham or Taree have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taree scores 912 vs 908 in Chatham. 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, Chatham or Taree?
Chatham scores 8/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.
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