Overall score
Chatswood
64.1/100
Naremburn
50.6/100
Chatswood vs Naremburn, NSW Suburb Comparison
Chatswood for retirees and investment; Naremburn for families.
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
1,369
Naremburn
88
Population
Chatswood
25,553
Naremburn
5,924
Metric leadChatswood 7Naremburn 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)
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 | 64.1/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.2/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.4 / 1k | 41.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 17 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 212 | 15 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 24.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,369 | 88 |
| Planning activity | 79 | 22 |
| Green cover | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| 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 parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Naremburn is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Chatswood suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Naremburn is the stronger match for retirees.
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.