Overall score
Chatswood
64.1/100
Willoughby East
58.9/100
Chatswood vs Willoughby East, NSW Suburb Comparison
Willoughby East for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChatswoodWilloughby East
Crime rate
Chatswood
105.4 / 1k
Willoughby East
13.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chatswood
1,369
Willoughby East
92
Population
Chatswood
25,553
Willoughby East
1,864
Metric leadChatswood 7Willoughby East 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)
- Best for familiesWilloughby East
- Best for best valueWilloughby East
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 | Willoughby East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.1/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.2/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.4 / 1k | 13.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 212 | 22 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,369 | 92 |
| Planning activity | 79 | 6 |
| Green cover | 7.2% | 9.5% |
| Population | 25,553 | 1,864 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Chatswood is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Willoughby East is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Chatswood is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Willoughby East answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Chatswood suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Willoughby East is the stronger match for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.