Overall score
Chipping Norton
57.8/100
Moorebank
66.6/100
Moorebank for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Chipping Norton
57.8/100
Moorebank
66.6/100
Crime rate
Chipping Norton
168.6 / 1k
Moorebank
12.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chipping Norton
110
Moorebank
233
Population
Chipping Norton
9,412
Moorebank
11,408
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 | Chipping Norton | Moorebank |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.8/100 | 66.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.4/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 168.6 / 1k | 12.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 28 | 23 |
| Public transport stops | 109 | 135 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 110 | 233 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 24 |
| Population | 9,412 | 11,408 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Chipping Norton reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Moorebank is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Chipping Norton pulls ahead on parks and reserves and walkability, whereas Moorebank is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Moorebank, while Chipping Norton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.