Overall score
Bindoon
32.5/100
Lower Chittering
48.7/100
Bindoon for families; Lower Chittering for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bindoon
32.5/100
Lower Chittering
48.7/100
Crime rate
Bindoon
1668.1 / 1k
Lower Chittering
841.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bindoon
0
Lower Chittering
3
Population
Bindoon
1,215
Lower Chittering
2,408
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bindoon | Lower Chittering |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.5/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.6/100 | 68.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 1668.1 / 1k | 841.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Population | 1,215 | 2,408 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Bindoon reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Lower Chittering is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Lower Chittering sits among greener hillside streets, while Bindoon keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bindoon pulls ahead on walkability, whereas Lower Chittering is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Bindoon generally means more mid-market housing value, while Lower Chittering leans toward more sought-after housing.
Bindoon suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Lower Chittering is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.