Chipping Norton vs Cabramatta.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,472,500 and $1,400,000. Cabramatta edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cabramatta (median $1,400,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Chipping Norton ($1,472,500). Over the past year, Cabramatta (+8.5%) ran 3.7 percentage points ahead of Chipping Norton (+4.8%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chipping Norton (996) sits above Cabramatta (948). Chipping Norton skews owner-occupied (77%), Cabramatta runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
For buyers
Cabramatta is the lower entry point at $1,400,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Chipping Norton delivers the better gross yield (2.61% vs 2.60%), but Cabramatta has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Chipping Norton edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 948).
Common questions
Is Chipping Norton or Cabramatta cheaper to buy in?
Cabramatta has the lower median house price at $1,400,000, roughly 5% below Chipping Norton ($1,472,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Chipping Norton or Cabramatta?
Over the past 12 months, Cabramatta grew +8.5% vs +4.8% in Chipping Norton, a gap of 3.7 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 Chipping Norton or Cabramatta have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chipping Norton scores 996 vs 948 in Cabramatta. 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, Chipping Norton or Cabramatta?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.61% in Chipping Norton vs 2.60% in Cabramatta. 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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