Bass Hill vs Chester Hill
The verdict
Chester Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.41M in Bass Hill. Chester Hill rates higher for transport (96 vs 79). Chester Hill has a shorter estimated CBD commute (46 vs 71 min).
Scores
| Bass Hill | Chester Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 79 |
| Transport | 79 | 96 |
| Education | 49 | 53 |
| Liveability | 86 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bass Hill | Chester Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,230 | 14,007 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,411 | $1,355 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.8% | 31.7% |
| Born in Australia | 56.5% | 49.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Bass Hill Moderate Growth · Chester Hill Moderate Growth
Property
| Bass Hill | Chester Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $1.40M |
| Median unit price | $891K | $828K |
| House price YoY | 5.5% | 13.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $825 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bass Hill | Chester Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 137 | 171 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 225 | 129 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 567 | 528 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,204 | 5,483 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bass Hill | Chester Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 3 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 940 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bass Hill · Chester Hill
Transport
| Bass Hill | Chester Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 62 | 102 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 71 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 520 m |
Liveability
| Bass Hill | Chester Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 11 |
| Parks | 16 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.3 km | 17.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.7 km | 19.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bass Hill | Chester Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,230 | 14,007 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,542 | 14,590 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,285 | 16,271 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 1.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bass Hill or Chester Hill?
Bass Hill has the higher residential safety score (Bass Hill 64/100 vs Chester Hill 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Bass Hill or Chester Hill?
Chester Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.41M.
Which has better schools, Bass Hill or Chester Hill?
Bass Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Bass Hill 945 vs Chester Hill 940; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bass Hill or Chester Hill?
Chester Hill has the higher transport score (Bass Hill 79/100 vs Chester Hill 96/100).
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