Overall score
Chum Creek
51.1/100
Steels Creek
47.9/100
Chum Creek vs Steels Creek, VIC suburb comparison
Chum Creek for investment and value; Steels Creek for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chum CreekSteels Creek
Crime rate
Chum Creek
8.3 / 1k
Steels Creek
13.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chum Creek
5
Steels Creek
8
Population
Chum Creek
981
Steels Creek
276
Metric leadChum Creek 4Steels Creek 32 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSteels Creek
- Best for familiesSteels Creek
- Best for investmentChum Creek
- Best for best valueChum Creek
- Best for best schoolsChum Creek
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 | Chum Creek | Steels Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.1/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.8/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.3 / 1k | 13.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 15 |
| Population | 981 | 276 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chum Creek is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Steels Creek is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Chum Creek pulls ahead on housing affordability and overall desirability, whereas Steels Creek is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Chum Creek sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Steels Creek.
Chum Creek suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Steels Creek is the stronger match for retirees and families.