Overall score
Chittering
41.0/100
Muchea
38.2/100
Muchea for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Chittering
41.0/100
Muchea
38.2/100
Crime rate
Chittering
1958.5 / 1k
Muchea
2202.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chittering
0
Muchea
0
Population
Chittering
1,034
Muchea
921
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 | Muchea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.0/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.8/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 1958.5 / 1k | 2202.2 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,034 | 921 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Chittering is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Muchea is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Chittering sits among greener hillside streets, while Muchea keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Chittering pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and overall desirability, whereas Muchea is the better pick for housing affordability. Chittering generally means more sought-after housing, while Muchea leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Muchea, while Chittering remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.