Overall score
Chippendale
56.8/100
Darlinghurst
52.3/100
Chippendale vs Darlinghurst, NSW Suburb Comparison
Chippendale for investment and value; Darlinghurst for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChippendaleDarlinghurst
Crime rate
Chippendale
73.8 / 1k
Darlinghurst
208.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chippendale
550
Darlinghurst
614
Population
Chippendale
7,803
Darlinghurst
10,615
Metric leadChippendale 7Darlinghurst 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 familiesDarlinghurst
- Best for investmentChippendale
- Best for best valueChippendale
- Best for best schoolsDarlinghurst
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 | Chippendale | Darlinghurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.8/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.5/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.8 / 1k | 208.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 29 | 24 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 55 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 550 | 614 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 83 |
| Green cover | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Population | 7,803 | 10,615 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Chippendale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Darlinghurst is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Chippendale is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability; Darlinghurst answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, families are more likely to prefer Chippendale, while Darlinghurst remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.