Overall score
Canada Bay
49.1/100
Chiswick
54.8/100
Canada Bay vs Chiswick, NSW Suburb Comparison
Canada Bay for value; Chiswick for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Canada BayChiswick
Crime rate
Canada Bay
34.3 / 1k
Chiswick
34.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Canada Bay
12
Chiswick
30
Population
Canada Bay
1,308
Chiswick
2,909
Metric leadCanada Bay 2Chiswick 82 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesChiswick
- Best for familiesChiswick
- Best for investmentChiswick
- Best for best valueCanada Bay
- Best for best schoolsChiswick
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 | Canada Bay | Chiswick |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.1/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.1/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.3 / 1k | 34.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 18 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 30 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 9 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 20.2% |
| Population | 1,308 | 2,909 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Canada Bay is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Chiswick is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
On the data, Canada Bay is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook; Chiswick answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Chiswick, while Canada Bay remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.