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Chisholm is a family-oriented residential suburb on the northern outskirts of Maitland, made up of rows of modern brick homes on modest blocks, a network of pocket parks and playgrounds and a small local shopping precinct. The Hunter River and surrounding countryside are close by, providing outdoor recreation and a semi-rural contrast to the suburb’s organised streetscape, while primary schools, community facilities and larger retail and health services are a short drive away in Maitland and road links make travel to Newcastle and other Hunter centres practical.

With a population of 4,577 and a median age of 32, the community is dominated by couple families and about four in five homes are owner-occupied, so it leans toward settled, owner-occupied family households. Several council and state projects are planned or under way, including a new public primary school, concept work on a multipurpose community centre and upgrades to local roads, shared paths and sportsgrounds. Whether Chisholm suits you depends on whether you want a suburban place with a strong family presence and regional access.

Houses in Chisholm have a current median price of $1,106,500, which is about 7.7 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (weekly household income $2,755, annualised to $143,260). Renting a house at about $775 a week would take roughly 28.1% of that typical local household's weekly income, which is a moderate share. On these figures, buying sits well above what people locally earned at the last Census, while renting takes a moderate portion of a typical local household income; if you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is likely the more relevant number for you.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Over the past 12 months house values in Chisholm climbed 11.1%, a strong rise in what a house is worth. House rents increased 3.3% in the same period, a modest rise in the rental income those properties deliver. For someone weighing Chisholm as an investment, the figures show capital growth on the house side outpaced rental growth this year; whether that balance makes it the right choice for you depends on your personal goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.