Overall score
Bass Hill
43.1/100
Chester Hill
48.5/100
Bass Hill vs Chester Hill, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bass Hill for families and schools; Chester Hill for retirees and value.
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
137
Chester Hill
240
Population
Bass Hill
10,230
Chester Hill
14,007
Metric leadBass Hill 4Chester Hill 72 tiedacross 13 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 familiesBass 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 | 43.1/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.8/100 | 28.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.3 / 1k | 57.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 112 | 182 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 137 | 240 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 18 |
| Green cover | 16.3% | 6.7% |
| 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, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Chester Hill is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Households prioritising schools may find Bass Hill the better fit, while retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Chester Hill.
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.