Chifley vs Malabar
The verdict
Chifley is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.82M versus $3.74M in Malabar. Chifley rates higher for education (69 vs 62). Malabar rates higher for liveability (84 vs 79). Malabar is closer to the coast (40 m vs 1.2 km).
Scores
| Chifley | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 66 |
| Transport | 57 | 51 |
| Education | 69 | 62 |
| Liveability | 79 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chifley | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 4,714 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,311 | $1,790 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.4% | 29.6% |
| Born in Australia | 66.8% | 68.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Chifley Stable · Malabar Stable
Property
| Chifley | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.82M | $3.74M |
| Median unit price | $2.19M | $2.20M |
| House price YoY | 9.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chifley | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 287 | 445 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 258 | 106 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 401 | 361 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,387 | 6,406 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chifley | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 1,073 |
Transport
| Chifley | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 45 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.7 km | 7.5 km |
Liveability
| Chifley | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 3 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 40 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.1 km | 11.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.3 km | 160 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Chifley | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,490 | 4,714 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,699 | 4,893 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,724 | 5,127 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.46% | 0.94% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chifley or Malabar?
Malabar has the higher residential safety score (Chifley 46/100 vs Malabar 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Chifley or Malabar?
Chifley is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.82M versus $3.74M.
Which has better schools, Chifley or Malabar?
Malabar has a higher average school ICSEA (Chifley 954 vs Malabar 1073; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chifley or Malabar?
Chifley has the higher transport score (Chifley 57/100 vs Malabar 51/100).
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