Overall score
Chatswood West
53.2/100
North Willoughby
65.3/100
Chatswood West vs North Willoughby, NSW Suburb Comparison
Chatswood West for families and schools; North Willoughby for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chatswood WestNorth Willoughby
Crime rate
Chatswood West
105.5 / 1k
North Willoughby
13.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chatswood West
48
North Willoughby
98
Population
Chatswood West
1,521
North Willoughby
4,161
Metric leadChatswood West 3North Willoughby 82 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 Willoughby
- Best for familiesChatswood West
- Best for investmentNorth Willoughby
- Best for best valueNorth Willoughby
- Best for best schoolsChatswood West
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 West | North Willoughby |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.2/100 | 65.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.5/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.5 / 1k | 13.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 39 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 98 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 18 |
| Green cover | 19.3% | 2.7% |
| Population | 1,521 | 4,161 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Chatswood West is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while North Willoughby is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Chatswood West pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas North Willoughby is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Investors and households prioritising schools may find Chatswood West the better fit, while retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer North Willoughby.
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.