Overall score
Chigwell
33.7/100
Collinsvale
27.8/100
Chigwell for retirees and families; Collinsvale for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Chigwell
33.7/100
Collinsvale
27.8/100
Crime rate
Chigwell
79.0 / 1k
Collinsvale
79.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chigwell
40
Collinsvale
5
Population
Chigwell
2,050
Collinsvale
631
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 | Chigwell | Collinsvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.7/100 | 27.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.5/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.0 / 1k | 79.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | — |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 5 |
| Green cover | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Population | 2,050 | 631 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Chigwell reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Collinsvale is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Chigwell sits among greener hillside streets, while Collinsvale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Chigwell pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability, whereas Collinsvale is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage. Chigwell generally means more approachable housing costs, while Collinsvale leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Chigwell suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Collinsvale is the stronger match for retirees.
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.