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Chisholm vs Duckenfield

The verdict

Chisholm is more affordable, with a median house price of $933K versus $1.22M in Duckenfield. Chisholm rates higher for transport (58 vs 22). Duckenfield is closer to the coast (19.4 km vs 21.3 km).

Scores

ChisholmDuckenfield
ChisholmDuckenfield
Overall5627
Transport5822
Education5136
Liveability5824

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

ChisholmDuckenfield
Population4,57792
Median age3249
Median household income (wk)$2,755$1,343
Bachelor degree or higher37.8%20.0%
Born in Australia82.9%96.7%
Avg household size3.22.5

Growth: Chisholm High Growth · Duckenfield High Growth

Property

ChisholmDuckenfield
Median house price$933K$1.22M
Median unit price$720KData not available
House price YoY9.6%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$660$660
Rental yield (house)3.3%Data not available
Days on market (house)32Data not available

Median price history

Safety

ChisholmDuckenfield
Residential safety score73
Break & enter dwelling /100k1970
Motor vehicle theft /100k440
Domestic assault /100k4590
Total incidents /100k (all)3,8020

Total incidents over time

Schools

ChisholmDuckenfield
Total schools20
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,043Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Chisholm · Duckenfield

Transport

ChisholmDuckenfield
Transport score5822
Train stations00
Bus stops242
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)1.9 km6.2 km

Liveability

ChisholmDuckenfield
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants10
Parks50
Playgrounds3Data not available
Swimming pools255Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)21.3 km19.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)130.6 km133.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.8 km7.6 km

Population & growth

ChisholmDuckenfield
Population (2021)4,57792
Estimated 20255,705115
Projected 20419,986201
Annual growth rate5.66%5.74%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Chisholm or Duckenfield?

Chisholm is more affordable, with a median house price of $933K versus $1.22M.

Which has better public transport, Chisholm or Duckenfield?

Chisholm has the higher transport score (Chisholm 58/100 vs Duckenfield 22/100).

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Data sources

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