Chisholm vs Metford.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $932,500 and $732,500. Metford edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Metford (median $732,500) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Chisholm ($932,500). Over the past year, Metford (+9.7%) ran 6.1 percentage points ahead of Chisholm (+3.6%) on house-price growth.
Metford scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Metford (1001) sits above Chisholm (994). Chisholm skews owner-occupied (79%), Metford runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
For buyers
Metford is the lower entry point at $732,500 median, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Metford carries both higher gross yield (4.54% vs 3.79%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Metford edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 994). Chisholm also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Chisholm or Metford cheaper to buy in?
Metford has the lower median house price at $732,500, roughly 27% below Chisholm ($932,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Chisholm or Metford?
Over the past 12 months, Metford grew +9.7% vs +3.6% in Chisholm, a gap of 6.1 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 Chisholm or Metford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Metford scores 1001 vs 994 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 Metford?
Metford scores 2/100 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 Metford?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.54% in Metford vs 3.79% 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.
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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