Chilcotts Grass vs East Lismore.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,265,000 and $615,000. East Lismore edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
East Lismore (median $615,000) is roughly 106% cheaper to buy into than Chilcotts Grass ($1,265,000). Over the past year, East Lismore (+14.8%) ran 14.8 percentage points ahead of Chilcotts Grass (0%) on house-price growth.
East Lismore scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chilcotts Grass (980) sits above East Lismore (974). Chilcotts Grass skews owner-occupied (89%), East Lismore runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
For buyers
East Lismore is the lower entry point at $615,000 median, 106% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
East Lismore carries both higher gross yield (5.24% vs 2.55%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Chilcotts Grass edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 974). Chilcotts Grass also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Chilcotts Grass or East Lismore cheaper to buy in?
East Lismore has the lower median house price at $615,000, roughly 106% below Chilcotts Grass ($1,265,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Chilcotts Grass or East Lismore?
Over the past 12 months, East Lismore grew +14.8% vs 0% in Chilcotts Grass, a gap of 14.8 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 Chilcotts Grass or East Lismore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chilcotts Grass scores 980 vs 974 in East Lismore. 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, Chilcotts Grass or East Lismore?
East Lismore scores 10/100 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, Chilcotts Grass or East Lismore?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.24% in East Lismore vs 2.55% in Chilcotts Grass. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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