Overall score
Chevallum
39.7/100
Ilkley
39.3/100
Chevallum for families and investment; Ilkley for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Chevallum
39.7/100
Ilkley
39.3/100
Crime rate
Chevallum
27.4 / 1k
Ilkley
18.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chevallum
5
Ilkley
0
Population
Chevallum
467
Ilkley
812
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.
Chevallum reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Ilkley is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Chevallum pulls ahead on housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas Ilkley is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Chevallum, while Ilkley 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.