Side by sideSuburb comparison

Thoona vs Chesney Vale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chesney Vale (1006) sits above Thoona (995). Thoona skews owner-occupied (102%), Chesney Vale runs more rental-dense (85% owner).

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

Chesney Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (1006 vs 995). Chesney Vale also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsThoona vs Chesney Vale

Common questions

Does Thoona or Chesney Vale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chesney Vale scores 1006 vs 995 in Thoona. 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

Thoona
Metric
Chesney Vale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$231/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$149/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
102.0%
Owner occupied
85.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
133
Population
204
53
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
8
995
Avg ICSEA
1006

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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