Woombye vs Chevallum
Woombye scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chevallum (1055) sits above Woombye (1042).
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Woombye and Chevallum side by side
| Measure | Woombye | Chevallum |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $920/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 1055 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 50 | 0 |
| Population | 3,944 | 467 |
| Median age | 40 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1579 mm | 1577 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.4°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
- Chevallum edges out on average school ICSEA (1055 vs 1042).
Woombye vs Chevallum: common questions
Does Woombye or Chevallum have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chevallum scores 1055 vs 1042 in Woombye. 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 is more walkable, Woombye or Chevallum?
Woombye scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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