Chatsworth vs Iluka
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The verdict
Chatsworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $865K in Iluka. Iluka rates higher for liveability (27 vs 14). Iluka is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 10.4 km).
Scores
ChatsworthIluka
| Chatsworth | Iluka | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 46 |
| Transport | 73 | 73 |
| Education | 35 | 37 |
| Liveability | 14 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chatsworth | Iluka | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 157 | 1,764 |
| Median age | 57 | 62 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,152 | $834 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.4% | 16.2% |
| Born in Australia | 91.7% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 1.9 |
Growth: Chatsworth Stable · Iluka Stable
Property
| Chatsworth | Iluka | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $705K | $865K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $646K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 40.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $465 | $515 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chatsworth | Iluka | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 57 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 170 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 510 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,911 | 3,855 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chatsworth | Iluka | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 996 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chatsworth · Iluka
Transport
| Chatsworth | Iluka | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 73 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Chatsworth | Iluka | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.4 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 535.0 km | 537.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.9 km | 16.3 km |
Population & growth
| Chatsworth | Iluka | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 157 | 1,764 |
| Estimated 2025 | 167 | 1,872 |
| Projected 2041 | 165 | 1,851 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.56% | 1.50% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Chatsworth or Iluka?
Chatsworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $865K.
Which has better schools, Chatsworth or Iluka?
Iluka has a higher average school ICSEA (Chatsworth 977 vs Iluka 996; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chatsworth or Iluka?
Chatsworth and Iluka have similar transport scores.
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