Chullora vs Lidcombe
Chullora (median $1,350,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Lidcombe ($1,830,000).
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Chullora and Lidcombe side by side
| Measure | Chullora | Lidcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,350,000 | $1,830,000 |
| Median unit | $630,000 | $735,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +13.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | $800/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $795/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 1016 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 32 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 14 | 23,663 |
| Median age | 39 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 890 mm | 894 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°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
Lidcombe scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lidcombe (1016) sits above Chullora (998).
- For buyers
- Chullora is the lower entry point at $1,350,000 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Chullora offers the higher gross rental yield (3.47% vs 2.27%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Lidcombe edges out on average school ICSEA (1016 vs 998).
Chullora vs Lidcombe: common questions
Is Chullora or Lidcombe cheaper to buy in?
Chullora has the lower median house price at $1,350,000, roughly 26% below Lidcombe ($1,830,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chullora or Lidcombe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lidcombe scores 1016 vs 998 in Chullora. 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, Chullora or Lidcombe?
Lidcombe scores 32/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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, Chullora or Lidcombe?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.47% in Chullora vs 2.27% in Lidcombe. 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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