Overall score
Chewton
43.0/100
McKenzie Hill
33.4/100
Chewton vs McKenzie Hill, VIC suburb comparison
Chewton for investment and schools; McKenzie Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChewtonMcKenzie Hill
Crime rate
Chewton
39.1 / 1k
McKenzie Hill
22.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chewton
5
McKenzie Hill
3
Population
Chewton
763
McKenzie Hill
775
Metric leadChewton 5McKenzie Hill 4across 9 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 familiesMcKenzie Hill
- Best for investmentChewton
- 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 | 43.0/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.2/100 | 89.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.1 / 1k | 22.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 1 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 3 |
| 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 a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; McKenzie Hill answers with housing affordability and a larger local community.
Choose Chewton if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward McKenzie Hill for retirees and value-focused buyers.