Overall score
Chester Hill
48.5/100
Potts Hill
44.2/100
Chester Hill vs Potts Hill, NSW Suburb Comparison
Chester Hill for retirees and value; Potts Hill for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chester HillPotts Hill
Crime rate
Chester Hill
57.8 / 1k
Potts Hill
47.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chester Hill
240
Potts Hill
57
Population
Chester Hill
14,007
Potts Hill
1,454
Metric leadChester Hill 8Potts Hill 41 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 retireesChester Hill
- Best for familiesPotts Hill
- Best for best valueChester Hill
- Best for best schoolsPotts Hill
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 | Chester Hill | Potts Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.5/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.6/100 | 25.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.8 / 1k | 47.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 182 | 5 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 240 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 1 |
| Green cover | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| Population | 14,007 | 1,454 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Chester Hill reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Potts Hill is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Chester Hill pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Potts Hill is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Chester Hill if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Potts Hill for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.