Overall score
Chadstone
50.5/100
Mount Waverley
62.0/100
Chadstone vs Mount Waverley, VIC Suburb Comparison
Mount Waverley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChadstoneMount Waverley
Crime rate
Chadstone
110.6 / 1k
Mount Waverley
48.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chadstone
165
Mount Waverley
406
Population
Chadstone
9,552
Mount Waverley
35,340
Metric leadChadstone 3Mount Waverley 91 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 retireesMount Waverley
- Best for familiesMount Waverley
- Best for investmentMount Waverley
- Best for best valueMount Waverley
- Best for best schoolsMount Waverley
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 | Mount Waverley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.5/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.1/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 110.6 / 1k | 48.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 32 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 138 |
| Walkability | 98.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 165 | 406 |
| Planning activity | 139 | 469 |
| Green cover | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| Population | 9,552 | 35,340 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Chadstone is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Mount Waverley is a hills larger suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Mount Waverley sits among greener hillside streets, while Chadstone keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Chadstone tends to lead on walkability and a calmer planning outlook, while Mount Waverley stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Investors may find Chadstone the better fit, while retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Waverley.
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.