Side by sideSuburb comparison

Waitchie vs Chinangin.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chinangin (968) sits above Waitchie (960).

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

Chinangin edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 960).

Common questionsWaitchie vs Chinangin

Common questions

Does Waitchie or Chinangin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chinangin scores 968 vs 960 in Waitchie. 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

Waitchie
Metric
Chinangin

Price & Market

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

Rental

$165/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$165/wk
$140/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$100/wk
47.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
43
Population
3
29
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
10
960
Avg ICSEA
968

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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