Overall score
Cabarita
46.6/100
Chiswick
41.7/100
Cabarita for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cabarita
46.6/100
Chiswick
41.7/100
Crime rate
Cabarita
29.7 / 1k
Chiswick
34.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cabarita
48
Chiswick
25
Population
Cabarita
1,933
Chiswick
2,909
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 | Cabarita | Chiswick |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.6/100 | 41.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.7/100 | 10.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.7 / 1k | 34.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 18 |
| Walkability | 31.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 25 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 7 |
| Population | 1,933 | 2,909 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Cabarita reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; Chiswick is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city.
Cabarita tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Chiswick stands out for parks and reserves and a larger local community.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Cabarita, while Chiswick remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.