Kenmore vs Chapel Hill.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,175,000 and $1,425,000. Chapel Hill edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kenmore (median $1,175,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Chapel Hill ($1,425,000).
Chapel Hill scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chapel Hill (1134) sits above Kenmore (1119).
For buyers
Kenmore is the lower entry point at $1,175,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Kenmore offers the higher gross rental yield (3.32% vs 2.85%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Chapel Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1134 vs 1119).
Common questions
Is Kenmore or Chapel Hill cheaper to buy in?
Kenmore has the lower median house price at $1,175,000, roughly 18% below Chapel Hill ($1,425,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kenmore or Chapel Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chapel Hill scores 1134 vs 1119 in Kenmore. 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, Kenmore or Chapel Hill?
Chapel Hill scores 100/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Kenmore or Chapel Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.32% in Kenmore vs 2.85% in Chapel Hill. 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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