Theodore vs Chisholm
Chisholm (median $830,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Theodore ($855,000).
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Theodore and Chisholm side by side
| Measure | Theodore | Chisholm |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $855,000 | $830,000 |
| Median unit | $630,000 | $316,800 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $430/wk | $430/wk |
| Unit rent | $430/wk | $410/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1027 | 1036 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 80 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,798 | 5,268 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 638 mm | 648 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 28.8°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chisholm (1036) sits above Theodore (1027).
- For buyers
- Chisholm is the lower entry point at $830,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Chisholm offers the higher gross rental yield (2.69% vs 2.62%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Chisholm edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1027).
Theodore vs Chisholm: common questions
Is Theodore or Chisholm cheaper to buy in?
Chisholm has the lower median house price at $830,000, roughly 3% below Theodore ($855,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Theodore or Chisholm have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chisholm scores 1036 vs 1027 in Theodore. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Theodore or Chisholm?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.69% in Chisholm vs 2.62% in Theodore. 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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