Chillingham vs Zara
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Zara (988) sits above Chillingham (980). Chillingham skews owner-occupied (92%), Zara runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Chillingham and Zara side by side
| Measure | Chillingham | Zara |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $950,000 | – |
| Median unit | $274,320 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $725/wk | $725/wk |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 228 | 87 |
| Median age | 53 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1658 mm | 1627 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.3°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Zara edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 980).
Chillingham vs Zara: common questions
Does Chillingham or Zara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Zara scores 988 vs 980 in Chillingham. 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.
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