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Chiswick is a compact riverside suburb on the southern bank of the Parramatta River, with quiet tree-lined streets, riverfront reserves and a mix of older single-storey cottages and low-rise apartments clustered near the water. Local life centres on a modest village strip of shops and cafes, while parks and foreshore pathways invite walking, cycling and water-based recreation. Public transport is mainly by buses and Parramatta River ferries, and road links to neighbouring centres and the city are straightforward.

About 2,909 people live in Chiswick, with a median age of 40; family households are dominant and most dwellings are owner-occupied (57.5%), while 42.4% are rented. The ferry wharf has been rebuilt and extra weekday F3 ferry services now operate, and council programs are improving foreshore access, shared paths and local park and garden facilities. Whether Chiswick suits you will depend on how much you value riverside recreation, a small local shopping strip and ferry or bus travel for everyday errands.

On the figures for Chiswick, a unit priced at $1,200,000 works out to about 9.4 times a typical local household's annual income as recorded at the last Census (weekly household income $2,444 × 52 = $127,088). Looking at rents, the average unit rent of $850 a week would take about 34.8% of that typical weekly household income at the last Census, while the average house rent of $1,550 a week would take about 63.4%.

So on these numbers, buying a unit sits well above what local households earned at the last Census, and renting also takes a sizeable to large share of a typical local household income depending on whether you rent a unit or a house. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

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

House values in Chiswick climbed 15.7% over the past 12 months, a strong rise. Unit values also increased, up 8.7%, a solid gain, so capital growth on houses has outpaced units this year.

Rents rose more modestly: house rents were up 3.3% and unit rents up 3.7%, both modest increases with units edging houses on rent growth. If rental income is your focus, those rent figures are the ones that matter; if capital growth is your priority, the value figures have shown the larger moves. Whether that pattern suits your plans depends on your 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.