Overall score
Chisholm
50.5/100
Monash
47.4/100
Monash for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Chisholm
50.5/100
Monash
47.4/100
Crime rate
Chisholm
21.4 / 1k
Monash
14.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chisholm
127
Monash
131
Population
Chisholm
5,268
Monash
5,644
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 | Chisholm | Monash |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.5/100 | 47.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 66.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.4 / 1k | 14.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 127 | 131 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 5 |
| Green cover | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Population | 5,268 | 5,644 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Chisholm is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Monash is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Chisholm is stronger for walkability, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook; Monash answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities. Chisholm generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Monash leans toward more sought-after housing.
Chisholm suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Monash is the stronger match for retirees, families, 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.