Overall score
Chippendale
58.2/100
Sydney
66.4/100
Chippendale vs Sydney, NSW suburb comparison
Sydney for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChippendaleSydney
Crime rate
Chippendale
73.8 / 1k
Sydney
450.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chippendale
533
Sydney
4,006
Population
Chippendale
7,803
Sydney
16,667
Metric leadChippendale 4Sydney 61 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 retireesSydney
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 | Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.2/100 | 66.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.4/100 | 1.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.8 / 1k | 450.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 29 | 20 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 343 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 533 | 4,006 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 294 |
| Population | 7,803 | 16,667 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Chippendale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Sydney is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Chippendale pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Sydney is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Sydney, while Chippendale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.