Chifley vs Phillip
Phillip (median $396,000) is roughly 61% cheaper to buy into than Chifley ($1,025,000).
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Chifley and Phillip side by side
| Measure | Chifley | Phillip |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,025,000 | $396,000 |
| Median unit | $730,000 | $575,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $430/wk | $430/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $440/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 49.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1108 | 1108 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 40 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,680 | 5,197 |
| Median age | 37 | 32 |
| 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
Chifley skews owner-occupied (66%), Phillip runs more rental-dense (49% owner).
- For buyers
- Phillip is the lower entry point at $396,000 median, 61% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Phillip offers the higher gross rental yield (5.65% vs 2.18%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Chifley has a heavier family-household mix (64% vs 50%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Chifley vs Phillip: common questions
Is Chifley or Phillip cheaper to buy in?
Phillip has the lower median house price at $396,000, roughly 61% below Chifley ($1,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Chifley or Phillip?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.65% in Phillip vs 2.18% in Chifley. 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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