Overall score
Chatswood
66.4/100
Naremburn
44.2/100
Chatswood vs Naremburn, NSW suburb comparison
Chatswood for investment and value; Naremburn for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChatswoodNaremburn
Crime rate
Chatswood
105.4 / 1k
Naremburn
41.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chatswood
1,342
Naremburn
75
Population
Chatswood
25,553
Naremburn
5,924
Metric leadChatswood 6Naremburn 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Naremburn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.4/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.3/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.4 / 1k | 41.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 17 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 212 | 15 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 24.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,342 | 75 |
| Planning activity | 70 | 19 |
| Population | 25,553 | 5,924 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chatswood is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Naremburn is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Chatswood pulls ahead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, whereas Naremburn is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Chatswood suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Naremburn is the stronger match for retirees.