Overall score
Chatswood West
44.4/100
St Leonards
59.2/100
Chatswood West vs St Leonards, NSW suburb comparison
Chatswood West for investment and schools; St Leonards for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chatswood WestSt Leonards
Crime rate
Chatswood West
105.5 / 1k
St Leonards
41.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chatswood West
41
St Leonards
315
Population
Chatswood West
1,521
St Leonards
7,212
Metric leadChatswood West 3St Leonards 62 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSt Leonards
- Best for familiesSt Leonards
- Best for investmentChatswood West
- 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 | St Leonards |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.4/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.1/100 | 8.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.5 / 1k | 41.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 32 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 315 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 20 |
| Population | 1,521 | 7,212 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chatswood West is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and St Leonards is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Chatswood West tends to lead on housing affordability and public transport access, while St Leonards stands out for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Chatswood West suits investors more clearly, whereas St Leonards is the stronger match for retirees and families.