Chirnside Park Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Chirnside Park Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Chirnside Park Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Chirnside Park Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Billanook College
Mount Lilydale Mercy College
Melba Secondary College
Mooroolbark College
Edinburgh College
Lilydale High School
Suburbs Near CHIRNSIDE PARK
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📍 About Chirnside Park
CHIRNSIDE PARK is situated in Melbourne's Interface region. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 11,779 residents across the suburb, creating a population density of 531 people/km².
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price has reached $0.9M, representing an impressive 82% growth over the past 10 years, while units have a median price of $0.6M with a 43% increase over the same period.
Education: The suburb is served by Oxley Christian College, a local private school that achieved a ranking of #54 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 5663 per 100,000 residents, which is 0.83x the Victorian average of 6810, establishing Chirnside Park as a safe area for families.
Demographics: The Chinese community represents 4.30% of residents, totalling approximately 506 people, making it a smaller Chinese community within the suburb.
Transport: The suburb sits approximately 42.7km from the CBD, with car travel taking around 51 minutes, while train services are accessible from a station located in a neighbouring area.