Chiswick vs Russell Lea
The verdict
Russell Lea is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.25M versus $4.91M in Chiswick. Russell Lea rates higher for liveability (98 vs 93). Russell Lea is closer to the coast (10.3 km vs 11.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Russell Lea rates higher (100 vs 57/100 in Chiswick).
Scores
| Chiswick | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 86 |
| Transport | 76 | 76 |
| Education | 85 | 85 |
| Liveability | 93 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chiswick | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,909 | 4,920 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,444 | $2,658 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Born in Australia | 60.2% | 69.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Chiswick Stable · Russell Lea Stable
Property
| Chiswick | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.91M | $3.25M |
| Median unit price | $1.10M | $1.37M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 26.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chiswick | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 344 | 102 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 241 | 102 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 275 | 102 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,406 | 1,829 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chiswick | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,127 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chiswick · Russell Lea
Transport
| Chiswick | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.3 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Chiswick | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 8 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.3 km | 10.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.8 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Chiswick | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,909 | 4,920 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,971 | 5,120 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,095 | 5,070 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 1.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chiswick or Russell Lea?
Russell Lea has the higher residential safety score (Chiswick 57/100 vs Russell Lea 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Chiswick or Russell Lea?
Russell Lea is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.25M versus $4.91M.
Which has better public transport, Chiswick or Russell Lea?
Chiswick and Russell Lea have similar transport scores.
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