Overall score
Birrong
47.8/100
Chester Hill
48.5/100
Birrong vs Chester Hill, NSW Suburb Comparison
Birrong for families and investment; Chester Hill for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BirrongChester Hill
Crime rate
Birrong
48.7 / 1k
Chester Hill
57.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Birrong
61
Chester Hill
240
Population
Birrong
3,331
Chester Hill
14,007
Metric leadBirrong 6Chester Hill 61 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 familiesBirrong
- Best for investmentBirrong
- Best for best valueBirrong
- Best for best schoolsBirrong
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 | Birrong | Chester Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.8/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.5/100 | 28.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.7 / 1k | 57.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 182 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 61 | 240 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 18 |
| Green cover | 18.1% | 6.7% |
| Population | 3,331 | 14,007 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Birrong reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Chester Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Birrong is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Chester Hill answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Birrong, while Chester Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.