Chirnside Park vs Mooroolbark
The verdict
Mooroolbark is more affordable, with a median house price of $842K versus $900K in Chirnside Park. Mooroolbark rates higher for transport (91 vs 42). Mooroolbark has a shorter estimated CBD commute (72 vs 108 min).
Scores
| Chirnside Park | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 80 |
| Transport | 42 | 91 |
| Education | 61 | 59 |
| Liveability | 64 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chirnside Park | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,779 | 23,059 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,084 | $1,994 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.5% | 34.8% |
| Born in Australia | 75.3% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Chirnside Park Moderate Growth · Mooroolbark Moderate Growth
Property
| Chirnside Park | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $900K | $842K |
| Median unit price | $688K | $678K |
| House price YoY | -2.8% | 3.2% |
| 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
| Chirnside Park | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 204 | 204 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 136 | 173 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 297 | 291 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,950 | 2,966 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chirnside Park | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 10 |
| Government | 1 | 7 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,072 | 1,010 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chirnside Park · Mooroolbark
Transport
| Chirnside Park | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 108 | 72 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Chirnside Park | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 15 |
| Parks | 34 | 61 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 24 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.3 km | 32.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.0 km | 32.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Chirnside Park | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,779 | 23,059 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,500 | 23,996 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,667 | 26,755 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.50% | 1.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chirnside Park or Mooroolbark?
Chirnside Park has the higher residential safety score (Chirnside Park 99/100 vs Mooroolbark 98/100).
Which is more affordable, Chirnside Park or Mooroolbark?
Mooroolbark is more affordable, with a median house price of $842K versus $900K.
Which has better schools, Chirnside Park or Mooroolbark?
Chirnside Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Chirnside Park 1072 vs Mooroolbark 1010; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chirnside Park or Mooroolbark?
Mooroolbark has the higher transport score (Chirnside Park 42/100 vs Mooroolbark 91/100).
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