Overall score
Chewton
61.0/100
McKenzie Hill
52.3/100
Chewton vs McKenzie Hill, VIC Suburb Comparison
Chewton for families and schools; McKenzie Hill for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChewtonMcKenzie Hill
Crime rate
Chewton
32.8 / 1k
McKenzie Hill
26.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chewton
9
McKenzie Hill
9
Population
Chewton
763
McKenzie Hill
775
Metric leadChewton 4McKenzie Hill 43 tiedacross 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 retireesMcKenzie Hill
- Best for familiesChewton
- Best for best valueMcKenzie Hill
- Best for best schoolsChewton
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 | Chewton | McKenzie Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.0/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.1/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.8 / 1k | 26.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 1 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 9 |
| Green cover | 8.9% | 8.9% |
| Population | 763 | 775 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chewton is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and McKenzie Hill is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Chewton is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; McKenzie Hill answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a larger local community.
Choose Chewton if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward McKenzie Hill for retirees, families, and value-focused buyers.
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.