Overall score
Bass Hill
52.4/100
Chester Hill
64.7/100
Bass Hill vs Chester Hill, NSW suburb comparison
Bass Hill for schools; Chester Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bass HillChester Hill
Crime rate
Bass Hill
96.3 / 1k
Chester Hill
57.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bass Hill
110
Chester Hill
233
Population
Bass Hill
10,230
Chester Hill
14,007
Metric leadBass Hill 3Chester Hill 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesChester Hill
- Best for familiesChester Hill
- Best for best valueChester Hill
- Best for best schoolsBass Hill
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 | Bass Hill | Chester Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 64.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.2/100 | 37.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.3 / 1k | 57.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 112 | 182 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 110 | 233 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 15 |
| Population | 10,230 | 14,007 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Bass Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Chester Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Bass Hill pulls ahead on parks and reserves and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Chester Hill is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Chester Hill, while Bass Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.