Chisholm vs Isabella Plains
Isabella Plains (median $820,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Chisholm ($830,000).
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Chisholm and Isabella Plains side by side
| Measure | Chisholm | Isabella Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $830,000 | $820,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $650,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $430/wk | $430/wk |
| Unit rent | $410/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1036 | 1035 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 80 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,268 | 4,329 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 648 mm | 638 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.7°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
Isabella Plains 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 Chisholm (1036) sits above Isabella Plains (1035).
- For buyers
- Isabella Plains is the lower entry point at $820,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Isabella Plains offers the higher gross rental yield (2.73% vs 2.69%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Chisholm edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1035).
Chisholm vs Isabella Plains: common questions
Is Chisholm or Isabella Plains cheaper to buy in?
Isabella Plains has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 1% below Chisholm ($830,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chisholm or Isabella Plains have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chisholm scores 1036 vs 1035 in Isabella Plains. 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, Chisholm or Isabella Plains?
Isabella Plains 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Chisholm or Isabella Plains?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.73% in Isabella Plains vs 2.69% in Chisholm. 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.
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