Barnawartha vs Chiltern, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Barnawartha | Chiltern |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.7/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 79.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.4 / 1k | 42.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 4 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 59 |
| Population | 987 | 1,580 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBarnawartha
- Best for investmentChiltern
- Best for best valueChiltern
- Best for best schoolsChiltern
Comparison summary
Barnawartha and Chiltern offer different strengths across official suburb data. Chiltern leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Chiltern; Housing (desirability) favours Chiltern; Crime rate favours Barnawartha. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Barnawartha, Investment → Chiltern, Best value → Chiltern, Best schools → Chiltern.