Chadstone vs Hughesdale
The verdict
Chadstone is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.50M in Hughesdale. Hughesdale rates higher for transport (85 vs 77). Hughesdale is closer to the coast (8.4 km vs 10.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Chadstone rates higher (58 vs 49/100 in Hughesdale).
Scores
| Chadstone | Hughesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 92 |
| Transport | 77 | 85 |
| Education | 91 | 93 |
| Liveability | 94 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chadstone | Hughesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,552 | 7,563 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,991 | $2,057 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.3% | 63.2% |
| Born in Australia | 48.0% | 58.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Chadstone Moderate Growth · Hughesdale Moderate Growth
Property
| Chadstone | Hughesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | $1.50M |
| Median unit price | $832K | $720K |
| House price YoY | -0.8% | 29.8% |
| 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
| Chadstone | Hughesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 534 | 780 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 482 | 476 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 262 | 132 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,464 | 5,448 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chadstone | Hughesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,074 | 1,108 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chadstone · Hughesdale
Transport
| Chadstone | Hughesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 640 m |
Liveability
| Chadstone | Hughesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 11 |
| Parks | 9 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.2 km | 8.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.3 km | 14.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Chadstone | Hughesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,552 | 7,563 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,207 | 8,048 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,285 | 9,727 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.67% | 1.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chadstone or Hughesdale?
Chadstone has the higher residential safety score (Chadstone 58/100 vs Hughesdale 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Chadstone or Hughesdale?
Chadstone is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.50M.
Which has better schools, Chadstone or Hughesdale?
Hughesdale has a higher average school ICSEA (Chadstone 1074 vs Hughesdale 1108; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chadstone or Hughesdale?
Hughesdale has the higher transport score (Chadstone 77/100 vs Hughesdale 85/100).
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