Chester Hill vs Villawood
The verdict
Villawood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.38M in Chester Hill. Chester Hill rates higher for education (53 vs 44). Chester Hill is closer to the coast (17.1 km vs 18.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Chester Hill rates higher (63 vs 27/100 in Villawood).
Scores
| Chester Hill | Villawood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 77 |
| Transport | 96 | 96 |
| Education | 53 | 44 |
| Liveability | 84 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chester Hill | Villawood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,007 | 7,051 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,355 | $951 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.7% | 23.3% |
| Born in Australia | 49.0% | 41.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3 |
Growth: Chester Hill Moderate Growth · Villawood Moderate Growth
Property
| Chester Hill | Villawood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.38M | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | $726K | $585K |
| House price YoY | 12.5% | -3.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chester Hill | Villawood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 27 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 171 | 355 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 129 | 539 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 528 | 865 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,147 | 13,842 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chester Hill | Villawood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 972 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chester Hill · Villawood
Transport
| Chester Hill | Villawood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 102 | 81 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 46 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 520 m | 320 m |
Liveability
| Chester Hill | Villawood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 17 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.1 km | 18.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.2 km | 20.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Chester Hill | Villawood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,007 | 7,051 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,590 | 7,345 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,271 | 8,191 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.02% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chester Hill or Villawood?
Chester Hill has the higher residential safety score (Chester Hill 63/100 vs Villawood 27/100).
Which is more affordable, Chester Hill or Villawood?
Villawood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.38M.
Which has better schools, Chester Hill or Villawood?
Villawood has a higher average school ICSEA (Chester Hill 948 vs Villawood 972; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chester Hill or Villawood?
Chester Hill and Villawood have similar transport scores.
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