Overall score
Chirnside Park
54.5/100
Mount Evelyn
69.2/100
Chirnside Park vs Mount Evelyn, VIC suburb comparison
Chirnside Park for retirees; Mount Evelyn for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chirnside ParkMount Evelyn
Crime rate
Chirnside Park
65.6 / 1k
Mount Evelyn
34.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chirnside Park
63
Mount Evelyn
184
Population
Chirnside Park
11,779
Mount Evelyn
9,799
Metric leadChirnside Park 3Mount Evelyn 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 investmentMount Evelyn
- Best for best valueMount Evelyn
- Best for best schoolsMount 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 | 54.5/100 | 69.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.7/100 | 67.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.6 / 1k | 34.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 41 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 63 | 184 |
| Planning activity | 104 | 152 |
| 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 and a larger local community, whereas Mount Evelyn is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Chirnside Park suits retirees more clearly, whereas Mount Evelyn is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.