Chirnside Park vs Yering
The verdict
Chirnside Park rates higher for liveability (64 vs 19). Chirnside Park is closer to the coast (33.3 km vs 40.2 km).
Scores
Chirnside ParkYering
| Chirnside Park | Yering | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 26 |
| Transport | 42 | 0 |
| Education | 61 | 63 |
| Liveability | 64 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chirnside Park | Yering | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,779 | 138 |
| Median age | 38 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,084 | $2,833 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.5% | 44.6% |
| Born in Australia | 75.3% | 70.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Chirnside Park Moderate Growth · Yering Moderate Growth
Property
| Chirnside Park | Yering | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $900K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $688K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -2.8% | 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
| Chirnside Park | Yering | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 204 | 725 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 136 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 297 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,950 | 4,348 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chirnside Park | Yering | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,080 | 1,039 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chirnside Park · Yering
Transport
| Chirnside Park | Yering | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 90 | 105 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 8.0 km |
Liveability
| Chirnside Park | Yering | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 34 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.3 km | 40.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.0 km | 38.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 16.7 km |
Population & growth
| Chirnside Park | Yering | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,779 | 138 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,500 | 146 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,667 | 160 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.50% | 1.42% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Chirnside Park or Yering?
Chirnside Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Chirnside Park 1080 vs Yering 1039; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chirnside Park or Yering?
Chirnside Park has the higher transport score (Chirnside Park 42/100 vs Yering 0/100).
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