Chifley vs Waramanga
Waramanga (median $930,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Chifley ($1,025,000).
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Chifley and Waramanga side by side
| Measure | Chifley | Waramanga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,025,000 | $930,000 |
| Median unit | $730,000 | $620,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $430/wk | $379/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $379/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1108 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 16 |
| Transit score | 40 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,680 | 2,785 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 642 mm | 646 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 29.0°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 scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chifley (1108) sits above Waramanga (1106).
- For buyers
- Waramanga is the lower entry point at $930,000 median, 9% 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 2.12%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Chifley edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1106).
Chifley vs Waramanga: common questions
Is Chifley or Waramanga cheaper to buy in?
Waramanga has the lower median house price at $930,000, roughly 9% below Chifley ($1,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chifley or Waramanga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chifley scores 1108 vs 1106 in Waramanga. 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 is more walkable, Chifley or Waramanga?
Chifley scores 100/100 on walkability vs 16/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Chifley or Waramanga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.18% in Chifley vs 2.12% in Waramanga. 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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