Overall score
Chiltern
47.5/100
Wahgunyah
41.6/100
Chiltern vs Wahgunyah, VIC Suburb Comparison
Chiltern for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChilternWahgunyah
Crime rate
Chiltern
42.8 / 1k
Wahgunyah
31.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chiltern
6
Wahgunyah
20
Population
Chiltern
1,580
Wahgunyah
1,061
Metric leadChiltern 7Wahgunyah 33 tiedacross 13 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.
| Category | Chiltern | Wahgunyah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.5/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.2/100 | 63.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.8 / 1k | 31.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 13.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 4 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 59 | 28 |
| Green cover | 3.5% | 1.0% |
| Population | 1,580 | 1,061 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Chiltern reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Wahgunyah is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Chiltern is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Wahgunyah answers with a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Chiltern, while Wahgunyah remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.