Coldstream vs Chirnside Park
Coldstream (median $840,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Chirnside Park ($940,000).
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Coldstream and Chirnside Park side by side
| Measure | Coldstream | Chirnside Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $840,000 | $940,000 |
| Median unit | $308,880 | $595,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1029 | 1032 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 35 | 70 |
| Population | – | 11,779 |
| Median age | – | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 842 mm | 797 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.3°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
Coldstream scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chirnside Park (1032) sits above Coldstream (1029).
- For buyers
- Coldstream is the lower entry point at $840,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Chirnside Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1029).
Coldstream vs Chirnside Park: common questions
Is Coldstream or Chirnside Park cheaper to buy in?
Coldstream has the lower median house price at $840,000, roughly 11% below Chirnside Park ($940,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Coldstream or Chirnside Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chirnside Park scores 1032 vs 1029 in Coldstream. 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, Coldstream or Chirnside Park?
Coldstream scores 8/100 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.
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