Chelsea Heights vs Waterways.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,008,500 and $1,635,000. Chelsea Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Chelsea Heights (median $1,008,500) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Waterways ($1,635,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chelsea Heights (1079) sits above Waterways (1077).
For buyers
Chelsea Heights is the lower entry point at $1,008,500 median, 38% 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
Chelsea Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1077). Waterways also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Chelsea Heights or Waterways cheaper to buy in?
Chelsea Heights has the lower median house price at $1,008,500, roughly 38% below Waterways ($1,635,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chelsea Heights or Waterways have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chelsea Heights scores 1079 vs 1077 in Waterways. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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