Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cheynes vs Kalgan.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Cheynes edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cheynes (1014) sits above Kalgan (990). Cheynes skews owner-occupied (92%), Kalgan runs more rental-dense (80% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Cheynes edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 990).

Common questionsCheynes vs Kalgan

Common questions

Does Cheynes or Kalgan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cheynes scores 1014 vs 990 in Kalgan. 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

Cheynes
Metric
Kalgan

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$164/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$139/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
92.0%
Owner occupied
80.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
37
Population
840
53
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
16
1014
Avg ICSEA
990

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).