Overall score
Barnawartha
45.3/100
Chiltern
47.5/100
Barnawartha vs Chiltern, VIC Suburb Comparison
Chiltern for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BarnawarthaChiltern
Crime rate
Barnawartha
31.9 / 1k
Chiltern
42.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barnawartha
2
Chiltern
6
Population
Barnawartha
987
Chiltern
1,580
Metric leadBarnawartha 4Chiltern 81 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Barnawartha | Chiltern |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.3/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.7/100 | 71.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.9 / 1k | 42.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 4 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 59 |
| Green cover | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Population | 987 | 1,580 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Barnawartha is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Chiltern is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Barnawartha is stronger for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Chiltern answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. On housing, Barnawartha sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Chiltern.
Retirees may find Barnawartha the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Chiltern.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.