Chifley vs Malabar.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,700,000 and $3,400,000.
Chifley (median $2,700,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Malabar ($3,400,000). Over the past year, Chifley (+1.3%) ran 1.3 percentage points ahead of Malabar (0%) on house-price growth.
Malabar scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Malabar (1041) sits above Chifley (1037).
For buyers
Chifley is the lower entry point at $2,700,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Chifley carries both higher gross yield (2.89% vs 2.29%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Malabar edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1037).
Common questions
Is Chifley or Malabar cheaper to buy in?
Chifley has the lower median house price at $2,700,000, roughly 21% below Malabar ($3,400,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Chifley or Malabar?
Over the past 12 months, Chifley grew +1.3% vs 0% in Malabar, a gap of 1.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Chifley or Malabar have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Malabar scores 1041 vs 1037 in Chifley. 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 Malabar?
Malabar scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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 Malabar?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.89% in Chifley vs 2.29% in Malabar. 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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