Chester Hill vs Sefton
The verdict
Sefton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.40M in Chester Hill. Sefton is closer to the coast (15.7 km vs 17.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sefton rates higher (70 vs 63/100 in Chester Hill).
Scores
| Chester Hill | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 80 |
| Transport | 96 | 96 |
| Education | 53 | 57 |
| Liveability | 84 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chester Hill | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,007 | 6,300 |
| Median age | 34 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,355 | $1,528 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.7% | 37.1% |
| Born in Australia | 49.0% | 47.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.3 |
Growth: Chester Hill Moderate Growth · Sefton Moderate Growth
Property
| Chester Hill | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.40M | $1.40M |
| Median unit price | $828K | $628K |
| House price YoY | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chester Hill | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 171 | 79 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 129 | 238 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 528 | 571 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,483 | 4,381 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chester Hill | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 1,035 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chester Hill · Sefton
Transport
| Chester Hill | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 102 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 46 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 520 m | 280 m |
Liveability
| Chester Hill | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 0 |
| Parks | 17 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.1 km | 15.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.2 km | 18.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Chester Hill | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,007 | 6,300 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,590 | 6,562 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,271 | 7,318 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.02% | 1.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chester Hill or Sefton?
Sefton has the higher residential safety score (Chester Hill 63/100 vs Sefton 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Chester Hill or Sefton?
Sefton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.40M.
Which has better schools, Chester Hill or Sefton?
Sefton has a higher average school ICSEA (Chester Hill 940 vs Sefton 1035; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chester Hill or Sefton?
Chester Hill and Sefton have similar transport scores.
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