Beechworth vs Chiltern
The verdict
Chiltern is more affordable, with a median house price of $360K versus $676K in Beechworth. Beechworth rates higher for education (69 vs 45). Chiltern rates higher for transport (73 vs 5). Beechworth is closer to the coast (205.3 km vs 220.6 km).
Scores
| Beechworth | Chiltern | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 48 |
| Transport | 5 | 73 |
| Education | 69 | 45 |
| Liveability | 40 | 25 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beechworth | Chiltern | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,274 | 1,580 |
| Median age | 49 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,401 | $1,305 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.0% | 25.4% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 82.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Beechworth Moderate Growth · Chiltern Moderate Growth
Property
| Beechworth | Chiltern | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $676K | $360K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.3% | -1.3% |
| 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
Safety
| Beechworth | Chiltern | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 94 | 190 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 23 | 63 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 47 | 253 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,550 | 2,785 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beechworth | Chiltern | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,070 | 993 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beechworth · Chiltern
Transport
| Beechworth | Chiltern | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 5 | 73 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 20.7 km | 4.9 km |
Liveability
| Beechworth | Chiltern | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 660 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 2 |
| Parks | 10 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 60 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 205.3 km | 220.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 222.5 km | 231.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 30.3 km | 24.8 km |
Population & growth
| Beechworth | Chiltern | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,274 | 1,580 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,282 | 1,630 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,040 | 1,863 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.05% | 0.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beechworth or Chiltern?
Beechworth and Chiltern have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Beechworth or Chiltern?
Chiltern is more affordable, with a median house price of $360K versus $676K.
Which has better schools, Beechworth or Chiltern?
Beechworth has a higher average school ICSEA (Beechworth 1070 vs Chiltern 993; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Beechworth or Chiltern?
Chiltern has the higher transport score (Beechworth 5/100 vs Chiltern 73/100).
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