Overall score
Chidlow
45.7/100
Stoneville
44.0/100
Chidlow for retirees and families; Stoneville for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Chidlow
45.7/100
Stoneville
44.0/100
Crime rate
Chidlow
43.1 / 1k
Stoneville
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chidlow
31
Stoneville
11
Population
Chidlow
1,821
Stoneville
2,489
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.
| Category | Chidlow | Stoneville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.7/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.5/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 33 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 11 |
| Green cover | 60.6% | 45.0% |
| Population | 1,821 | 2,489 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Chidlow is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Stoneville is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Chidlow sits among greener hillside streets, while Stoneville keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Chidlow pulls ahead on walkability, plus nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Stoneville is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and overall desirability. On housing, Chidlow sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Stoneville.
Chidlow suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Stoneville is the stronger match for retirees, families, investors, 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.