Overall score
Alexandria
60.7/100
Chippendale
56.8/100
Alexandria vs Chippendale, NSW Suburb Comparison
Chippendale for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlexandriaChippendale
Crime rate
Alexandria
88.6 / 1k
Chippendale
73.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alexandria
678
Chippendale
550
Population
Alexandria
9,649
Chippendale
7,803
Metric leadAlexandria 8Chippendale 32 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentChippendale
- Best for best valueChippendale
- Best for best schoolsChippendale
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Alexandria | Chippendale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.7/100 | 56.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.4/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.6 / 1k | 73.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 29 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 129 | 12 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 678 | 550 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 23 |
| Green cover | 13.1% | 2.2% |
| Population | 9,649 | 7,803 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Alexandria is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Chippendale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Alexandria pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Chippendale is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Alexandria if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Chippendale for families and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.