Chirnside Park vs Croydon Hills
Chirnside Park (median $940,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Croydon Hills ($1,152,000).
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| Measure | Chirnside Park | Croydon Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $940,000 | $1,152,000 |
| Median unit | $595,000 | $316,800 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1032 | 1071 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 70 | 75 |
| Population | 11,779 | 4,839 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 797 mm | 786 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 27.2°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
Croydon Hills scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Croydon Hills (1071) sits above Chirnside Park (1032).
- For buyers
- Chirnside Park is the lower entry point at $940,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Croydon Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1032).
Chirnside Park vs Croydon Hills: common questions
Is Chirnside Park or Croydon Hills cheaper to buy in?
Chirnside Park has the lower median house price at $940,000, roughly 18% below Croydon Hills ($1,152,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chirnside Park or Croydon Hills have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Croydon Hills scores 1071 vs 1032 in Chirnside Park. 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, Chirnside Park or Croydon Hills?
Croydon Hills scores 6/100 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.
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