Chifley vs Malabar
Chifley (median $2,700,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Malabar ($3,400,000).
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Chifley and Malabar side by side
| Measure | Chifley | Malabar |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,700,000 | $3,400,000 |
| Median unit | $437,040 | $437,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1498/wk | $1498/wk |
| Unit rent | $1050/wk | $1050/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 1041 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,490 | 4,714 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1161 mm | 1161 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°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
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 offers the higher gross rental yield (2.89% vs 2.29%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Malabar edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1037).
Chifley vs Malabar: 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.
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.
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