Chifley vs Pearce
Chifley (median $1,025,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Pearce ($1,276,000).
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Chifley and Pearce side by side
| Measure | Chifley | Pearce |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,025,000 | $1,276,000 |
| Median unit | $730,000 | $720,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $430/wk | $440/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $430/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1108 | 1103 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 40 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,680 | 2,687 |
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 642 mm | 642 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.9°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chifley (1108) sits above Pearce (1103).
- For buyers
- Chifley is the lower entry point at $1,025,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Chifley offers the higher gross rental yield (2.18% vs 1.79%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Chifley edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1103).
Chifley vs Pearce: common questions
Is Chifley or Pearce cheaper to buy in?
Chifley has the lower median house price at $1,025,000, roughly 20% below Pearce ($1,276,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chifley or Pearce have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chifley scores 1108 vs 1103 in Pearce. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Chifley or Pearce?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.18% in Chifley vs 1.79% in Pearce. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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