Chatswood vs North Sydney, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Chatswood | North Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.1/100 | 72.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.3/100 | 3.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 121.9 / 1k | 47.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 212 | 113 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,342 | 995 |
| Planning activity | 49 | 26 |
| Population | 25,553 | 8,964 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNorth Sydney
- Best for familiesNorth Sydney
Comparison summary
Chatswood and North Sydney offer different strengths across official suburb data. Chatswood leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours North Sydney; Housing (desirability) favours Chatswood; Crime rate favours North Sydney. Quick verdicts: Retirees → North Sydney, Families → North Sydney.