Chirnside Park
VIC 3116 · Yarra Ranges
11,779 (2021) → 12,500 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Chirnside Park is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3116, about 32km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $900K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 42/100, and is about 33km inland. Chirnside Park has an overall score of 55/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 99/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3116 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.09%), China (2%), India (1.68%), Italy (1.37%), New Zealand (1.06%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.53%), Italian (1.57%), Cantonese (0.75%), Punjabi (0.65%), Persian ED (0.55%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1044 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Oxley Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1119
- Chirnside Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1040
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lilydale Heights CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1000
- Victoria Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1025
- Mooroolbark GrammarCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 997
- Village SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1089
- Rolling Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1046
- Mount Evelyn Christian School - Ranges Tec CampusCombined · Independent · 3.3km
- Cire Community SchoolSecondary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 987
- Cire Community School - Lilydale CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.6km
- Wonga Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1080
- Lilydale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1013
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1052
- Manchester Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 955
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Chirnside Park
Is Chirnside Park safe?
Chirnside Park has a residential safety score of 99/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,950 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Chirnside Park?
In Chirnside Park, the .
How far is Chirnside Park from Melbourne CBD?
Chirnside Park is about 32.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 90 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Chirnside Park?
Chirnside Park has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1080 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Chirnside Park?
Chirnside Park has a transport score of 42/100 and 39 bus stops.