Question 1

Is Chisholm a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Chisholm is an established, family-oriented suburb in the Tuggeranong valley with mostly single-storey brick homes, pockets of low-rise units and roomy backyards on mature, tree-lined streets. Day-to-day life centres on a local shopping strip and community facilities, with nearby parks, playgrounds and walking paths that make outdoor time convenient for families and pet owners. Residents use local roads and regular ACTION bus links into the Tuggeranong town centre, including route 76 and connections to Rapid services, so it reads as a quiet, practical place for suburban living.

About 5,268 people live in Chisholm (median age 37) and families make up the bulk of households, led by couple families with children; roughly four in five homes are owner-occupied. Recent local upgrades include the Alston Street play space with nature-play and all-abilities equipment, and civic amenities such as the Chisholm Community Centre and district playing fields support community sport and activity. Whether Chisholm suits you will depend on whether an established, family-focused suburb with nearby parks and bus links fits what you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Chisholm?

Accepted Answer

Against the median local household income recorded at the last Census ($2,292 a week), a median house price of $895,000 in Chisholm works out to about 7.5 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census. Renting a house at around $710 a week would take roughly 31% of that weekly household income, a sizeable share. On these figures, buying sits well above what households in Chisholm earned at the last Census, while renting looks the more manageable option when measured against those local incomes.

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

Question 3

Is Chisholm a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

If you're weighing Chisholm as an investment, focus on the house figures. Median house values rose 5.3% over the past 12 months, a solid increase, while house rents climbed 7.9% over the same period. Because rents rose faster than values, rental income was the stronger performer for houses in Chisholm this year, and whether that pattern suits you depends on your investment 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.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$895K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	5.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	27	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	31	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$710	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	7.9%	N/A

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