Chirnside Park

City in Victoria, Australia

Overview

Chirnside Park is a leafy, predominantly residential suburb on Melbourne's eastern fringe, known for its family-friendly atmosphere, major retail centre, and gateway position to the famous Yarra Valley wine region. Its mix of spacious parks, quiet streets, and access to key amenities make it an appealing place to live or visit for relaxation and convenience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
11,779
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.74°, 145.31°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
86
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,680
Local Cost
$1,670
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
6.8°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
-3.5°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
832 mm
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
19
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
MBW
Distance
33 km

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Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 77/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.