Barnawartha vs Chiltern VIC
Two Victoria suburbs, about 8.7 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Barnawartha | Chiltern | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 987 | 1,580 |
| Median age | 40 | 50 |
| Median house price | — | $462,000 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $293 | $260 |
| Owner-occupied | 92% | 87% |
| Family households | 75% | 66% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 5 | 3 |
| Tree canopy | 12% | 56% |
| Population 2011 | 945 | 1,640 |
What stands out
Chiltern rents cheaper — $260 vs $293 a week at the census.
Barnawartha ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 5 vs 3).
Chiltern is the greener of the two (56% vs 12% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Barnawartha +4%, Chiltern -4%.
In short
The two sit about 8.7 km apart in a straight line, both in Victoria.
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