Overall score
Chiltern
47.5/100
Wooragee
45.9/100
Chiltern vs Wooragee, VIC Suburb Comparison
Chiltern for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChilternWooragee
Crime rate
Chiltern
42.8 / 1k
Wooragee
20.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chiltern
6
Wooragee
11
Population
Chiltern
1,580
Wooragee
342
Metric leadChiltern 8Wooragee 41 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 | Wooragee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.5/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.2/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.8 / 1k | 20.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 1 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 59 | 12 |
| Green cover | 3.5% | 2.2% |
| Population | 1,580 | 342 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Chiltern is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Wooragee is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Chiltern tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Wooragee stands out for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook. Chiltern generally means more approachable housing costs, while Wooragee leans toward more sought-after housing.
Investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Chiltern the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Wooragee.
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.