Overall score
Chadstone
50.5/100
Hughesdale
57.5/100
Chadstone vs Hughesdale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Chadstone for investment and value; Hughesdale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChadstoneHughesdale
Crime rate
Chadstone
110.6 / 1k
Hughesdale
48.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chadstone
165
Hughesdale
149
Population
Chadstone
9,552
Hughesdale
7,563
Metric leadChadstone 5Hughesdale 71 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 retireesHughesdale
- Best for familiesHughesdale
- Best for investmentChadstone
- Best for best valueChadstone
- Best for best schoolsHughesdale
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 | Chadstone | Hughesdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.5/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.1/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 110.6 / 1k | 48.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 34 |
| Walkability | 98.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 165 | 149 |
| Planning activity | 139 | 64 |
| Green cover | 6.9% | 1.9% |
| Population | 9,552 | 7,563 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chadstone is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Hughesdale is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Chadstone is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability; Hughesdale answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hughesdale, while Chadstone 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.