Chewton vs Elphinstone

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chewton (1062) sits above Elphinstone (1057).

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Chewton and Elphinstone side by side

MeasureChewtonElphinstone
Price and market
Median house$1,075,000–
Median unit$240,480–
Renting
Owner occupied85.0%–
Renter occupied15.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1114
Average ICSEA10621057
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score150
Population763981
Median age5150
Climate
Annual rainfall627 mm643 mm
Mean max, January28.0°C27.9°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
Chewton edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1057).

Chewton vs Elphinstone: common questions

Does Chewton or Elphinstone have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chewton scores 1062 vs 1057 in Elphinstone. 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.