Overall score
Chirnside Park
40.9/100
Kilsyth
55.6/100
Chirnside Park vs Kilsyth, VIC Suburb Comparison
Chirnside Park for families and schools; Kilsyth for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chirnside ParkKilsyth
Crime rate
Chirnside Park
67.6 / 1k
Kilsyth
54.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chirnside Park
114
Kilsyth
268
Population
Chirnside Park
11,779
Kilsyth
11,699
Metric leadChirnside Park 3Kilsyth 91 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKilsyth
- Best for familiesChirnside Park
- Best for investmentKilsyth
- Best for best valueKilsyth
- Best for best schoolsChirnside Park
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 | Chirnside Park | Kilsyth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.9/100 | 55.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.1/100 | 72.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.6 / 1k | 54.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 56 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 114 | 268 |
| Planning activity | 104 | 230 |
| Green cover | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Population | 11,779 | 11,699 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chirnside Park is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Kilsyth is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Chirnside Park pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Kilsyth is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Chirnside Park suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Kilsyth is the stronger match for families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.