Chiltern vs Indigo Valley
The verdict
Chiltern rates higher for transport (73 vs 0). Indigo Valley rates higher for education (58 vs 45). Indigo Valley is closer to the coast (216.8 km vs 220.6 km).
Scores
ChilternIndigo Valley
| Chiltern | Indigo Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 19 |
| Transport | 73 | 0 |
| Education | 45 | 58 |
| Liveability | 25 | 5 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chiltern | Indigo Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,580 | 346 |
| Median age | 50 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,305 | $1,875 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.4% | 34.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.2% | 85.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Chiltern Moderate Growth · Indigo Valley Moderate Growth
Property
| Chiltern | Indigo Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $360K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.3% | Data not available |
| 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
| Chiltern | Indigo Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 190 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 63 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 253 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,785 | 867 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chiltern | Indigo Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 1,038 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chiltern · Indigo Valley
Transport
| Chiltern | Indigo Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.9 km | 12.0 km |
Liveability
| Chiltern | Indigo Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 660 | 700 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 220.6 km | 216.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 231.8 km | 240.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 24.8 km | 13.9 km |
Population & growth
| Chiltern | Indigo Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,580 | 346 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,630 | 357 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,863 | 408 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.78% | 0.79% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Chiltern or Indigo Valley?
Indigo Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Chiltern 993 vs Indigo Valley 1038; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chiltern or Indigo Valley?
Chiltern has the higher transport score (Chiltern 73/100 vs Indigo Valley 0/100).
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