Chirnside Park vs Wonga Park
Chirnside Park (median $940,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Wonga Park ($1,073,500).
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| Measure | Chirnside Park | Wonga Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $940,000 | $1,073,500 |
| Median unit | $595,000 | $364,320 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1032 | 1085 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 70 | 0 |
| Population | 11,779 | 3,843 |
| Median age | 38 | 45 |
| 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wonga Park (1085) sits above Chirnside Park (1032). Wonga Park skews owner-occupied (93%), Chirnside Park runs more rental-dense (83% owner).
- For buyers
- Chirnside Park is the lower entry point at $940,000 median, 12% 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
- Wonga Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1085 vs 1032).
Chirnside Park vs Wonga Park: common questions
Is Chirnside Park or Wonga Park cheaper to buy in?
Chirnside Park has the lower median house price at $940,000, roughly 12% below Wonga Park ($1,073,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chirnside Park or Wonga Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wonga Park scores 1085 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.
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