Overall score
Chiltern
47.5/100
Indigo Valley
51.8/100
Chiltern vs Indigo Valley, VIC Suburb Comparison
Chiltern for families and value; Indigo Valley for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChilternIndigo Valley
Crime rate
Chiltern
42.8 / 1k
Indigo Valley
5.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chiltern
6
Indigo Valley
5
Population
Chiltern
1,580
Indigo Valley
346
Metric leadChiltern 6Indigo Valley 51 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesChiltern
- Best for best valueChiltern
- Best for best schoolsIndigo Valley
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 | Chiltern | Indigo Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.5/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.2/100 | 61.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.8 / 1k | 5.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 59 | 6 |
| Green cover | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Population | 1,580 | 346 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chiltern is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Indigo Valley is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Chiltern pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Indigo Valley is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Chiltern generally means more approachable housing costs, while Indigo Valley leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Chiltern if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward Indigo Valley 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.