Side by sideSuburb comparison

Palmers Island vs Chatsworth.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Palmers Island edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Palmers Island (977) sits above Chatsworth (961).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Palmers Island edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 961).

Common questionsPalmers Island vs Chatsworth

Common questions

Does Palmers Island or Chatsworth have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Palmers Island scores 977 vs 961 in Chatsworth. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Palmers Island
Metric
Chatsworth

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$240/wk
$313/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$280/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
87.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied
6.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
482
Population
157
49
Median age
57

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
8
977
Avg ICSEA
961

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).