Chiltern vs Wahgunyah, VIC suburb comparison

Chiltern for families and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

ChilternWahgunyah

Overall score

Chiltern

45.9/100

Wahgunyah

39.1/100

Crime rate

Chiltern

41.5 / 1k

Wahgunyah

38.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Chiltern

0

Wahgunyah

12

Population

Chiltern

1,580

Wahgunyah

1,061

Metric leadChiltern 5Wahgunyah 33 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryChilternWahgunyah
Overall score45.9/10039.1/100
Housing (desirability)79.9/10074.5/100
Crime rate41.5 / 1k38.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools21
Parks & reserves61
Public transport stops44
Walkability6.0/1006.0/100
Nearby amenities012
Planning activity5928
Population1,5801,061
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/103/10

Comparison summary

Chiltern reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Wahgunyah is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

On the data, Chiltern is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Wahgunyah answers with nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Chiltern, while Wahgunyah remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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