Hillsdale vs Chifley.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $895,000 and $2,700,000. Hillsdale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hillsdale (median $895,000) is roughly 67% cheaper to buy into than Chifley ($2,700,000). Over the past year, Chifley (+1.3%) ran 1.3 percentage points ahead of Hillsdale (0%) on house-price growth.
Hillsdale scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hillsdale (1042) sits above Chifley (1037). Chifley skews owner-occupied (67%), Hillsdale runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
For buyers
Hillsdale is the lower entry point at $895,000 median, 67% 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: Hillsdale delivers the better gross yield (8.70% vs 2.89%), but Chifley 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
Hillsdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1037). Chifley also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Hillsdale or Chifley cheaper to buy in?
Hillsdale has the lower median house price at $895,000, roughly 67% below Chifley ($2,700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hillsdale or Chifley?
Over the past 12 months, Chifley grew +1.3% vs 0% in Hillsdale, a gap of 1.3 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 Hillsdale or Chifley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hillsdale scores 1042 vs 1037 in Chifley. 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, Hillsdale or Chifley?
Hillsdale scores 24/100 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, Hillsdale or Chifley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 8.70% in Hillsdale vs 2.89% in Chifley. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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