Overall score
Chidlow
42.5/100
Stoneville
45.1/100
Chidlow for schools; Stoneville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Chidlow
42.5/100
Stoneville
45.1/100
Crime rate
Chidlow
4747.1 / 1k
Stoneville
3606.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chidlow
17
Stoneville
7
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 | 42.5/100 | 45.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 4747.1 / 1k | 3606.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 33 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 7 |
| 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 practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Chidlow sits among greener hillside streets, while Stoneville keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Chidlow pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Stoneville is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Chidlow suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Stoneville is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.