Chisholm vs Macarthur.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $830,000 and $940,000. Macarthur edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Chisholm (median $830,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Macarthur ($940,000).
Macarthur scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macarthur (1038) sits above Chisholm (1036). Macarthur skews owner-occupied (89%), Chisholm runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
For buyers
Chisholm is the lower entry point at $830,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Chisholm offers the higher gross rental yield (2.69% vs 2.56%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Macarthur edges out on average school ICSEA (1038 vs 1036).
Common questions
Is Chisholm or Macarthur cheaper to buy in?
Chisholm has the lower median house price at $830,000, roughly 12% below Macarthur ($940,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chisholm or Macarthur have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macarthur scores 1038 vs 1036 in Chisholm. 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 Macarthur?
Macarthur scores 26/100 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 Macarthur?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.69% in Chisholm vs 2.56% in Macarthur. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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