Overall score
Chirnside Park
54.5/100
Kilsyth
68.4/100
Chirnside Park vs Kilsyth, VIC suburb comparison
Chirnside Park for retirees and investment; Kilsyth for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chirnside ParkKilsyth
Crime rate
Chirnside Park
65.6 / 1k
Kilsyth
58.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chirnside Park
63
Kilsyth
260
Population
Chirnside Park
11,779
Kilsyth
11,699
Metric leadChirnside Park 3Kilsyth 8across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesChirnside Park
- Best for familiesKilsyth
- Best for investmentChirnside Park
- Best for best valueKilsyth
- Best for best schoolsKilsyth
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 | 54.5/100 | 68.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.7/100 | 68.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.6 / 1k | 58.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 56 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 63 | 260 |
| Planning activity | 104 | 230 |
| 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 and a larger local community, whereas Kilsyth is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Chirnside Park suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Kilsyth is the stronger match for families and value-focused buyers.