Fadden vs Chisholm
Chisholm (median $830,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Fadden ($1,097,500).
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Fadden and Chisholm side by side
| Measure | Fadden | Chisholm |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,097,500 | $830,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $316,800 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $462/wk | $430/wk |
| Unit rent | $620/wk | $410/wk |
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1043 | 1036 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 100 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,006 | 5,268 |
| Median age | 43 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 648 mm | 648 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.8°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fadden (1043) sits above Chisholm (1036). Fadden skews owner-occupied (93%), Chisholm runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
- For buyers
- Chisholm is the lower entry point at $830,000 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Chisholm offers the higher gross rental yield (2.69% vs 2.19%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Fadden edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1036).
Fadden vs Chisholm: common questions
Is Fadden or Chisholm cheaper to buy in?
Chisholm has the lower median house price at $830,000, roughly 24% below Fadden ($1,097,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fadden or Chisholm have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fadden scores 1043 vs 1036 in Chisholm. 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, Fadden or Chisholm?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.69% in Chisholm vs 2.19% in Fadden. 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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