Chisholm vs Isabella Plains
The verdict
Chisholm rates higher for transport (51 vs 45). Isabella Plains rates higher for liveability (64 vs 54). Chisholm is closer to the coast (100.5 km vs 102.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Isabella Plains rates higher (82 vs 56/100 in Chisholm).
Scores
| Chisholm | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 57 |
| Transport | 51 | 45 |
| Education | 59 | 62 |
| Liveability | 54 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chisholm | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,268 | 4,329 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,292 | $2,131 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.7% | 38.2% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 74.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Chisholm Declining · Isabella Plains Declining
Property
| Chisholm | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Chisholm | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 152 | 69 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 247 | 185 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 532 | 323 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,208 | 1,640 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chisholm | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 1,053 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chisholm · Isabella Plains
Transport
| Chisholm | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Chisholm | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 615 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 100.5 km | 102.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.7 km | 16.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| Chisholm | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,268 | 4,329 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,309 | 4,344 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,933 | 3,232 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 0.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chisholm or Isabella Plains?
Isabella Plains has the higher residential safety score (Chisholm 56/100 vs Isabella Plains 82/100).
Which has better schools, Chisholm or Isabella Plains?
Isabella Plains has a higher average school ICSEA (Chisholm 999 vs Isabella Plains 1053; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chisholm or Isabella Plains?
Chisholm has the higher transport score (Chisholm 51/100 vs Isabella Plains 45/100).
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