SuburbCheck

Chirnside Park

VIC 3116 · Yarra Ranges

11,779 (2021) → 12,500 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

55
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

11,779
Population
$900K
Median house (2024)
99
Safety score
42
Transport score

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.

32.0 km
To Melbourne CBD
33.3 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
3.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

11,779
Population
38
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,084
vs NSW median+12.6%
Bachelor degree or higher36.5%
Born in Australia75.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,987 / 17 / 65

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

$900K-2.8%
Median house (2024)
$688K-9.3%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

99
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

24
Break & enter dwelling204/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
16
Motor vehicle theft136/100k
35
Domestic assault297/100k
4
Robbery34/100k
26
Non-domestic assault221/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 583 (all categories, latest year)4,950 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

83

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

74
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1044 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Oxley Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1111
  • Chirnside Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1032

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Lilydale Heights CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 997
  • Victoria Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1018
  • Mooroolbark GrammarCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 993
  • Rolling Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1051
  • Village SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1064
  • Mount Evelyn Christian School - Ranges Tec CampusCombined · Independent · 3.3km
  • Cire Community SchoolSecondary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 978
  • Cire Community School - Lilydale CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.6km
  • Wonga Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1087
  • Lilydale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1009
  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1058
  • Manchester Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 970

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

42
39Bus
CBD commute (est.)108 min (bus)
Nearest train stationLilydale Railway (3.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

33 in suburbSupermarkets
44 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3434 in suburbParks
1010 in suburbPlaygrounds
111 in suburbPools
88 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
22 in suburbGPs
22 in suburbPharmacies
22 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
6239 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMaroondah Hospital (9.2 km)
Nearest vet4.0 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (42.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

30

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

8
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
62
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

34

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

34
Parks
2
Nature reserves
16
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

11

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
2
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

33

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

3
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
6
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.34

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

38

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

3
Long Day Care
3
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above4 of 7 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.59

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.50%
Projected population 204113,667
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Yarra Ranges

Mooroolbark$848K91transportLilydale$893K90transportKilsyth$785K49transportMontrose$985K44transportMount Evelyn$780K26transportColdstream$827K18transport

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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 108 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Chirnside Park?

Chirnside Park has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1072 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.