Chatswood vs St Leonards, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Chatswood | St Leonards |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.1/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.3/100 | 8.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 121.9 / 1k | 42.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 212 | 32 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,342 | 315 |
| Planning activity | 49 | 16 |
| Population | 25,553 | 7,212 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSt Leonards
- Best for familiesSt Leonards
- Best for investmentChatswood
- Best for best valueChatswood
- Best for best schoolsChatswood
Comparison summary
Chatswood and St Leonards (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Chatswood leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Chatswood; Housing (desirability) favours St Leonards (NSW); Crime rate favours St Leonards (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → St Leonards (NSW), Families → St Leonards (NSW), Investment → Chatswood, Best value → Chatswood.