Overall score
Chittering
31.6/100
Lower Chittering
33.6/100
Lower Chittering for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Chittering
31.6/100
Lower Chittering
33.6/100
Crime rate
Chittering
50.5 / 1k
Lower Chittering
50.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chittering
4
Lower Chittering
4
Population
Chittering
1,034
Lower Chittering
2,408
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 | Chittering | Lower Chittering |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.6/100 | 33.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.8/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.5 / 1k | 50.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 4 |
| Green cover | 8.8% | 4.2% |
| Population | 1,034 | 2,408 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Chittering is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Lower Chittering is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Chittering tends to lead on a country-town feel and strong connectivity to employment hubs, while Lower Chittering stands out for housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community.
Choose Chittering if you are weighing families; lean toward Lower Chittering for retirees, 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.