Chippendale vs Redfern.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,890,000 and $1,825,000. Redfern edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Redfern (median $1,825,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Chippendale ($1,890,000). Over the past year, Redfern (+13.6%) ran 15.8 percentage points ahead of Chippendale (-2.2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Redfern (1047) sits above Chippendale (1043). Redfern skews owner-occupied (35%), Chippendale runs more rental-dense (21% owner).
For buyers
Redfern is the lower entry point at $1,825,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Redfern carries both higher gross yield (2.21% vs 1.44%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Redfern edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1043).
Common questions
Is Chippendale or Redfern cheaper to buy in?
Redfern has the lower median house price at $1,825,000, roughly 4% below Chippendale ($1,890,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Chippendale or Redfern?
Over the past 12 months, Redfern grew +13.6% vs -2.2% in Chippendale, a gap of 15.8 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 Chippendale or Redfern have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Redfern scores 1047 vs 1043 in Chippendale. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Chippendale or Redfern?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.21% in Redfern vs 1.44% in Chippendale. 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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