Eungella vs Chillingham.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,801,000 and $950,000.
Chillingham (median $950,000) is roughly 90% cheaper to buy into than Eungella ($1,801,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eungella (1005) sits above Chillingham (980). Chillingham skews owner-occupied (92%), Eungella runs more rental-dense (46% owner).
For buyers
Chillingham is the lower entry point at $950,000 median, 90% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Chillingham offers the higher gross rental yield (3.97% vs 2.09%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Eungella edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 980). Chillingham also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Eungella or Chillingham cheaper to buy in?
Chillingham has the lower median house price at $950,000, roughly 90% below Eungella ($1,801,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Eungella or Chillingham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eungella scores 1005 vs 980 in Chillingham. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Eungella or Chillingham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.97% in Chillingham vs 2.09% in Eungella. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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