Overall score
Chum Creek
48.7/100
Steels Creek
59.1/100
Chum Creek vs Steels Creek, VIC Suburb Comparison
Chum Creek for investment and value; Steels Creek for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chum CreekSteels Creek
Crime rate
Chum Creek
14.8 / 1k
Steels Creek
19.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chum Creek
6
Steels Creek
9
Population
Chum Creek
981
Steels Creek
276
Metric leadChum Creek 3Steels Creek 53 tiedacross 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 retireesSteels Creek
- Best for investmentChum Creek
- Best for best valueChum Creek
- Best for best schoolsSteels 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 | 48.7/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.2/100 | 36.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.8 / 1k | 19.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 15 |
| Green cover | 2.4% | 54.5% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, whereas Steels Creek is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Chum Creek sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Steels Creek.
Chum Creek suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Steels Creek is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.