Fisher vs Chapman
Fisher (median $925,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Chapman ($1,317,500).
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Fisher and Chapman side by side
| Measure | Fisher | Chapman |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $925,000 | $1,317,500 |
| Median unit | $807,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $415/wk | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | $415/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1089 | 1093 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 38 | 16 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,219 | 2,867 |
| Median age | 40 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 646 mm | 646 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 29.0°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
Fisher scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chapman (1093) sits above Fisher (1089). Chapman skews owner-occupied (88%), Fisher runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
- For buyers
- Fisher is the lower entry point at $925,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Fisher offers the higher gross rental yield (2.33% vs 1.78%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Chapman edges out on average school ICSEA (1093 vs 1089). Chapman also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Fisher vs Chapman: common questions
Is Fisher or Chapman cheaper to buy in?
Fisher has the lower median house price at $925,000, roughly 30% below Chapman ($1,317,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fisher or Chapman have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chapman scores 1093 vs 1089 in Fisher. 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, Fisher or Chapman?
Fisher scores 38/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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, Fisher or Chapman?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.33% in Fisher vs 1.78% in Chapman. 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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