Chirnside Park vs Mooroolbark
Mooroolbark (median $880,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Chirnside Park ($940,000).
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Chirnside Park and Mooroolbark side by side
| Measure | Chirnside Park | Mooroolbark |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $940,000 | $880,000 |
| Median unit | $595,000 | $700,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1032 | 1018 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 70 | 100 |
| Population | 11,779 | 23,059 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 797 mm | 967 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 26.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Mooroolbark scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chirnside Park (1032) sits above Mooroolbark (1018).
- For buyers
- Mooroolbark is the lower entry point at $880,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Chirnside Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1018).
Chirnside Park vs Mooroolbark: common questions
Is Chirnside Park or Mooroolbark cheaper to buy in?
Mooroolbark has the lower median house price at $880,000, roughly 6% below Chirnside Park ($940,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chirnside Park or Mooroolbark have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chirnside Park scores 1032 vs 1018 in Mooroolbark. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Chirnside Park or Mooroolbark?
Mooroolbark scores 16/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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