Araluen vs Chatsworth
The verdict
Araluen rates higher for transport (69 vs 0). Araluen is closer to the coast (39.3 km vs 43.2 km).
Scores
AraluenChatsworth
| Araluen | Chatsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 22 |
| Transport | 69 | 0 |
| Education | 34 | 37 |
| Liveability | 41 | 30 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Araluen | Chatsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 649 | 1,353 |
| Median age | 49 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,358 | $1,442 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.5% | 19.9% |
| Born in Australia | 84.9% | 83.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Araluen — · Chatsworth —
Property
| Araluen | Chatsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Araluen | Chatsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 616 | 591 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 308 | 370 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,175 | 5,175 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Araluen | Chatsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,022 | 932 |
See the full school list on each profile: Araluen · Chatsworth
Transport
| Araluen | Chatsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 69 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 7.6 km |
Liveability
| Araluen | Chatsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 39.3 km | 43.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 150.2 km | 153.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Araluen | Chatsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 649 | 1,353 |
| Estimated 2025 | 667 | 1,489 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.69% | 2.42% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Araluen or Chatsworth?
Chatsworth has the higher residential safety score (Araluen 84/100 vs Chatsworth 86/100).
Which has better schools, Araluen or Chatsworth?
Araluen has a higher average school ICSEA (Araluen 1022 vs Chatsworth 932; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Araluen or Chatsworth?
Araluen has the higher transport score (Araluen 69/100 vs Chatsworth 0/100).
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