Overall score
Chester Hill
48.5/100
Yagoona
47.6/100
Chester Hill vs Yagoona, NSW Suburb Comparison
Chester Hill for retirees and investment; Yagoona for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chester HillYagoona
Crime rate
Chester Hill
57.8 / 1k
Yagoona
44.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chester Hill
240
Yagoona
174
Population
Chester Hill
14,007
Yagoona
19,651
Metric leadChester Hill 4Yagoona 72 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 investmentChester Hill
- Best for best valueChester Hill
- Best for best schoolsYagoona
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 | Chester Hill | Yagoona |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.5/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.6/100 | 28.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.8 / 1k | 44.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 182 | 191 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 240 | 174 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 13 |
| Green cover | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Population | 14,007 | 19,651 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Chester Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Yagoona is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Chester Hill tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Yagoona stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yagoona, 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.