Abbotsford vs Chiswick
The verdict
Chiswick is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.83M versus $3.89M in Abbotsford. Chiswick has a shorter estimated CBD commute (32 vs 35 min). On the separate residential safety score, Abbotsford rates higher (87 vs 57/100 in Chiswick).
Scores
| Abbotsford | Chiswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 85 |
| Transport | 75 | 76 |
| Education | 82 | 85 |
| Liveability | 91 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Abbotsford | Chiswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,431 | 2,909 |
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,263 | $2,444 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.1% | 56.3% |
| Born in Australia | 66.3% | 60.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Abbotsford Stable · Chiswick Stable
Property
| Abbotsford | Chiswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.89M | $3.83M |
| Median unit price | $1.45M | $1.15M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,125 | $1,125 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 68 | 111 |
Median price history
Safety
| Abbotsford | Chiswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 87 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 166 | 344 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 74 | 241 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 184 | 275 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,173 | 2,303 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Abbotsford | Chiswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,113 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Abbotsford · Chiswick
Transport
| Abbotsford | Chiswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 4.3 km |
Liveability
| Abbotsford | Chiswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.5 km | 11.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.6 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Abbotsford | Chiswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,431 | 2,909 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,546 | 2,971 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,779 | 3,095 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Abbotsford or Chiswick?
Abbotsford has the higher residential safety score (Abbotsford 87/100 vs Chiswick 57/100).
Which is more affordable, Abbotsford or Chiswick?
Chiswick is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.83M versus $3.89M.
Which has better public transport, Abbotsford or Chiswick?
Chiswick has the higher transport score (Abbotsford 75/100 vs Chiswick 76/100).
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