Overall score
Chatswood
64.1/100
Middle Cove
64.5/100
Chatswood vs Middle Cove, NSW Suburb Comparison
Chatswood for investment; Middle Cove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChatswoodMiddle Cove
Crime rate
Chatswood
105.4 / 1k
Middle Cove
13.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chatswood
1,369
Middle Cove
52
Population
Chatswood
25,553
Middle Cove
1,327
Metric leadChatswood 7Middle Cove 42 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 retireesMiddle Cove
- Best for familiesMiddle Cove
- Best for investmentChatswood
- Best for best valueMiddle Cove
- Best for best schoolsMiddle Cove
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 | Chatswood | Middle Cove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.1/100 | 64.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.2/100 | 34.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.4 / 1k | 13.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 212 | 32 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,369 | 52 |
| Planning activity | 79 | 9 |
| Green cover | 7.2% | 48.4% |
| Population | 25,553 | 1,327 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Chatswood is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Middle Cove is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Chatswood tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Middle Cove stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Households prioritising schools may find Chatswood the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Middle Cove.
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.