Morpeth vs Chisholm
Morpeth (median $835,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Chisholm ($932,500). Over the past year, Chisholm (+3.6%) ran 5.4 percentage points ahead of Morpeth (-1.8%) on house-price growth.
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Morpeth and Chisholm side by side
| Measure | Morpeth | Chisholm |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $835,000 | $932,500 |
| Median unit | $308,880 | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.8% | +3.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $510/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 15 |
| Population | 1,686 | 4,577 |
| Median age | 55 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 920 mm | 920 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
Morpeth scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Morpeth (999) sits above Chisholm (994). Chisholm skews owner-occupied (79%), Morpeth runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
- For buyers
- Morpeth is the lower entry point at $835,000 median, 10% 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: Morpeth delivers the better gross yield (4.05% vs 3.79%), but Chisholm 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
- Morpeth edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 994). Chisholm also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Morpeth vs Chisholm: common questions
Is Morpeth or Chisholm cheaper to buy in?
Morpeth has the lower median house price at $835,000, roughly 10% below Chisholm ($932,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Morpeth or Chisholm?
Over the past 12 months, Chisholm grew +3.6% vs -1.8% in Morpeth, a gap of 5.4 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 Morpeth or Chisholm have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Morpeth scores 999 vs 994 in Chisholm. 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, Morpeth or Chisholm?
Morpeth scores 10/100 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, Morpeth or Chisholm?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.05% in Morpeth vs 3.79% in Chisholm. 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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