Overall score
Chirnside Park
40.9/100
Mount Evelyn
60.7/100
Chirnside Park vs Mount Evelyn, VIC Suburb Comparison
Chirnside Park for families; Mount Evelyn for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chirnside ParkMount Evelyn
Crime rate
Chirnside Park
67.6 / 1k
Mount Evelyn
31.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chirnside Park
114
Mount Evelyn
200
Population
Chirnside Park
11,779
Mount Evelyn
9,799
Metric leadChirnside Park 4Mount Evelyn 81 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 retireesMount Evelyn
- Best for familiesChirnside Park
- Best for investmentMount Evelyn
- Best for best valueMount Evelyn
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 | Mount Evelyn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.9/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.1/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.6 / 1k | 31.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 41 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 114 | 200 |
| Planning activity | 104 | 152 |
| Green cover | 1.7% | 10.0% |
| Population | 11,779 | 9,799 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Chirnside Park is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Mount Evelyn 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 Mount Evelyn is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Chirnside Park suits retirees more clearly, whereas Mount Evelyn is the stronger match for investors, 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.