Beechworth vs Chiltern, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Beechworth | Chiltern |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.6/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 79.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.9 / 1k | 42.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 4 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 185 | 59 |
| Population | 4,274 | 1,580 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesChiltern
- Best for familiesChiltern
- Best for best valueChiltern
- Best for best schoolsBeechworth
Comparison summary
Beechworth and Chiltern offer different strengths across official suburb data. Beechworth leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Chiltern; Housing (desirability) favours Chiltern; Crime rate favours Beechworth. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Chiltern, Families → Chiltern, Best value → Chiltern, Best schools → Beechworth.