Overall score
Chatswood
64.1/100
North Sydney
68.4/100
Chatswood vs North Sydney, NSW Suburb Comparison
Chatswood for investment; North Sydney for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChatswoodNorth Sydney
Crime rate
Chatswood
105.4 / 1k
North Sydney
44.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chatswood
1,369
North Sydney
1,185
Population
Chatswood
25,553
North Sydney
8,964
Metric leadChatswood 4North Sydney 63 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 retireesNorth Sydney
- Best for familiesNorth Sydney
- Best for investmentChatswood
- Best for best schoolsNorth Sydney
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 | North Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.1/100 | 68.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.2/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.4 / 1k | 44.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 212 | 113 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,369 | 1,185 |
| Planning activity | 78 | 41 |
| Green cover | 7.2% | 12.9% |
| Population | 25,553 | 8,964 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Chatswood reads as an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap; North Sydney is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Chatswood tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while North Sydney stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer North Sydney, while Chatswood 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.