Mooroolbark vs Chirnside Park
Mooroolbark (median $880,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Chirnside Park ($940,000).
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Mooroolbark and Chirnside Park side by side
| Measure | Mooroolbark | Chirnside Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $880,000 | $940,000 |
| Median unit | $700,000 | $595,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1018 | 1032 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 70 |
| Population | 23,059 | 11,779 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 967 mm | 797 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 27.3°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 (16/100 vs 0/100 ), 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).
Mooroolbark vs Chirnside Park: common questions
Is Mooroolbark or Chirnside Park 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 Mooroolbark or Chirnside Park 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, Mooroolbark or Chirnside Park?
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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