Upper Allyn vs Chichester
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chichester (950) sits above Upper Allyn (937). Upper Allyn skews owner-occupied (133%), Chichester runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
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Upper Allyn and Chichester side by side
| Measure | Upper Allyn | Chichester |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 133.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 950 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 17 | 25 |
| Median age | 36 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1382 mm | 1295 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 29.2°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
- 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
- Chichester edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 937). Upper Allyn also has a higher family-household share (233% vs 30%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Upper Allyn vs Chichester: common questions
Does Upper Allyn or Chichester have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chichester scores 950 vs 937 in Upper Allyn. 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.
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