Overall score
Chippendale
56.8/100
Erskineville
59.2/100
Chippendale for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Chippendale
56.8/100
Erskineville
59.2/100
Crime rate
Chippendale
73.8 / 1k
Erskineville
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chippendale
550
Erskineville
209
Population
Chippendale
7,803
Erskineville
9,657
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Chippendale | Erskineville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.8/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.5/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.8 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 29 | 19 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 38 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 550 | 209 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 53 |
| Green cover | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Population | 7,803 | 9,657 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Chippendale reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Erskineville is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Chippendale is stronger for schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook; Erskineville answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Chippendale if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Erskineville for retirees 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.