Fountaindale vs Chittaway Bay.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,062,500 and $895,000.
Chittaway Bay (median $895,000) is roughly 130% cheaper to buy into than Fountaindale ($2,062,500). Over the past year, Fountaindale (-1.8%) ran 4.7 percentage points ahead of Chittaway Bay (-6.5%) on house-price growth.
Chittaway Bay scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fountaindale (1012) sits above Chittaway Bay (984). Fountaindale skews owner-occupied (91%), Chittaway Bay runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
For buyers
Chittaway Bay is the lower entry point at $895,000 median, 130% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Chittaway Bay delivers the better gross yield (3.95% vs 1.72%), but Fountaindale has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Fountaindale edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 984). Fountaindale also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Fountaindale or Chittaway Bay cheaper to buy in?
Chittaway Bay has the lower median house price at $895,000, roughly 130% below Fountaindale ($2,062,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Fountaindale or Chittaway Bay?
Over the past 12 months, Fountaindale grew -1.8% vs -6.5% in Chittaway Bay, a gap of 4.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Fountaindale or Chittaway Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fountaindale scores 1012 vs 984 in Chittaway Bay. 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, Fountaindale or Chittaway Bay?
Chittaway Bay scores 2/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Fountaindale or Chittaway Bay?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.95% in Chittaway Bay vs 1.72% in Fountaindale. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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