Overall score
Alexandria
62.9/100
Chippendale
58.2/100
Alexandria vs Chippendale, NSW suburb comparison
Alexandria for retirees and investment; Chippendale for families and schools.
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
600
Chippendale
533
Population
Alexandria
9,649
Chippendale
7,803
Metric leadAlexandria 7Chippendale 31 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAlexandria
- Best for familiesChippendale
- Best for investmentAlexandria
- Best for best valueAlexandria
- 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 | 62.9/100 | 58.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 13.5/100 | 4.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.6 / 1k | 73.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 29 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 129 | 12 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 600 | 533 |
| Planning activity | 73 | 16 |
| 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 and schools and education options, whereas Chippendale is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Alexandria if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Chippendale for families and households prioritising schools.