Overall score
Chippendale
56.8/100
Woolloomooloo
51.5/100
Chippendale vs Woolloomooloo, NSW Suburb Comparison
Chippendale for retirees and investment; Woolloomooloo for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChippendaleWoolloomooloo
Crime rate
Chippendale
73.8 / 1k
Woolloomooloo
188.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chippendale
550
Woolloomooloo
267
Population
Chippendale
7,803
Woolloomooloo
3,792
Metric leadChippendale 6Woolloomooloo 43 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 retireesChippendale
- Best for familiesWoolloomooloo
- Best for investmentChippendale
- Best for best valueChippendale
- Best for best schoolsWoolloomooloo
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 | Woolloomooloo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.8/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.5/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.8 / 1k | 188.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 29 | 18 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 19 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 98.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 550 | 267 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 15 |
| Green cover | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Population | 7,803 | 3,792 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chippendale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Woolloomooloo is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Chippendale tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Woolloomooloo stands out for public transport access, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook.
Households prioritising schools may find Chippendale the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Woolloomooloo.
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.