Overall score
Beechworth
49.9/100
Chiltern
47.5/100
Beechworth vs Chiltern, VIC Suburb Comparison
Beechworth for retirees and schools; Chiltern for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeechworthChiltern
Crime rate
Beechworth
43.7 / 1k
Chiltern
42.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beechworth
8
Chiltern
6
Population
Beechworth
4,274
Chiltern
1,580
Metric leadBeechworth 7Chiltern 51 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 retireesBeechworth
- Best for investmentChiltern
- Best for best valueChiltern
- Best for best schoolsBeechworth
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 | Beechworth | Chiltern |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.9/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.0/100 | 71.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.7 / 1k | 42.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 4 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 185 | 59 |
| Green cover | 10.5% | 3.5% |
| Population | 4,274 | 1,580 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Beechworth reads as a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe; Chiltern is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Beechworth is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Chiltern answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability. On housing, Beechworth sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Chiltern.
Choose Beechworth if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Chiltern for retirees, families, and value-focused buyers.
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.