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
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
86
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.