Marshall vs Charlemont.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $660,000 and $651,000. Marshall edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Charlemont (median $651,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Marshall ($660,000).
Marshall scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marshall (1026) sits above Charlemont (1022). Charlemont skews owner-occupied (70%), Marshall runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
For buyers
Charlemont is the lower entry point at $651,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Charlemont offers the higher gross rental yield (3.39% vs 2.84%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Marshall edges out on average school ICSEA (1026 vs 1022). Charlemont also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Marshall or Charlemont cheaper to buy in?
Charlemont has the lower median house price at $651,000, roughly 1% below Marshall ($660,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Marshall or Charlemont have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marshall scores 1026 vs 1022 in Charlemont. 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, Marshall or Charlemont?
Marshall 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, Marshall or Charlemont?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.39% in Charlemont vs 2.84% in Marshall. 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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