Chiswick vs Rodd Point
Rodd Point (median $3,400,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Chiswick ($4,037,500). Over the past year, Chiswick (+3.9%) ran 0.9 percentage points ahead of Rodd Point (+3%) on house-price growth.
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Chiswick and Rodd Point side by side
| Measure | Chiswick | Rodd Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $4,037,500 | $3,400,000 |
| Median unit | $477,360 | $477,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.9% | +3.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1300/wk | $1300/wk |
| Unit rent | $800/wk | $800/wk |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1116 | 1116 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,909 | 1,380 |
| Median age | 40 | 44 |
| 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
Rodd Point scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Rodd Point skews owner-occupied (87%), Chiswick runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
- For buyers
- Rodd Point is the lower entry point at $3,400,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Rodd Point delivers the better gross yield (1.99% vs 1.67%), but Chiswick has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Rodd Point has a heavier family-household mix (81% vs 63%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Chiswick vs Rodd Point: common questions
Is Chiswick or Rodd Point cheaper to buy in?
Rodd Point has the lower median house price at $3,400,000, roughly 16% below Chiswick ($4,037,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Chiswick or Rodd Point?
Over the past 12 months, Chiswick grew +3.9% vs +3% in Rodd Point, a gap of 0.9 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.
Which is more walkable, Chiswick or Rodd Point?
Rodd Point scores 16/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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 Rodd Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.99% in Rodd Point vs 1.67% in Chiswick. 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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