Chiswick vs Henley
Chiswick (median $4,037,500) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Henley ($5,900,000). Over the past year, Chiswick (+3.9%) ran 0.4 percentage points ahead of Henley (+3.5%) on house-price growth.
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Chiswick and Henley side by side
| Measure | Chiswick | Henley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $4,037,500 | $5,900,000 |
| Median unit | $477,360 | $475,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.9% | +3.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1300/wk | $1200/wk |
| Unit rent | $800/wk | $700/wk |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1116 | 1123 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,909 | 455 |
| Median age | 40 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1036 mm | 1036 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.7°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
Chiswick scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Henley (1123) sits above Chiswick (1116). Henley skews owner-occupied (85%), Chiswick runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
- For buyers
- Chiswick is the lower entry point at $4,037,500 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Chiswick carries both higher gross yield (1.67% vs 1.06%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Henley edges out on average school ICSEA (1123 vs 1116). Henley also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Chiswick vs Henley: common questions
Is Chiswick or Henley cheaper to buy in?
Chiswick has the lower median house price at $4,037,500, roughly 32% below Henley ($5,900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Chiswick or Henley?
Over the past 12 months, Chiswick grew +3.9% vs +3.5% in Henley, a gap of 0.4 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 Chiswick or Henley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Henley scores 1123 vs 1116 in Chiswick. 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, Chiswick or Henley?
Chiswick scores 10/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Chiswick or Henley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.67% in Chiswick vs 1.06% in Henley. 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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