Overall score
Chadstone
57.6/100
Hughesdale
62.3/100
Chadstone vs Hughesdale, VIC suburb comparison
Hughesdale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChadstoneHughesdale
Crime rate
Chadstone
109.8 / 1k
Hughesdale
47.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chadstone
144
Hughesdale
136
Population
Chadstone
9,552
Hughesdale
7,563
Metric leadChadstone 5Hughesdale 6across 11 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 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 | 57.6/100 | 62.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.4/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 109.8 / 1k | 47.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 34 |
| Walkability | 98.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 144 | 136 |
| Planning activity | 139 | 64 |
| 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 and parks and reserves; Hughesdale answers with a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Hughesdale, while Chadstone remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.