Overall score
Aberfoyle Park
72.3/100
Chandlers Hill
35.7/100
Aberfoyle Park for investment and value; Chandlers Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Aberfoyle Park
72.3/100
Chandlers Hill
35.7/100
Crime rate
Aberfoyle Park
20.7 / 1k
Chandlers Hill
7.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aberfoyle Park
316
Chandlers Hill
1
Population
Aberfoyle Park
11,234
Chandlers Hill
792
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Aberfoyle Park | Chandlers Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.3/100 | 35.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.4/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.7 / 1k | 7.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 1 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 316 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 80 | 11 |
| Population | 11,234 | 792 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Aberfoyle Park is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Chandlers Hill is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Aberfoyle Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Chandlers Hill is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Aberfoyle Park the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Chandlers Hill.