Overall score
Chippendale
58.2/100
Zetland
58.1/100
Chippendale vs Zetland, NSW suburb comparison
Chippendale for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChippendaleZetland
Crime rate
Chippendale
73.8 / 1k
Zetland
89.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chippendale
533
Zetland
570
Population
Chippendale
7,803
Zetland
12,622
Metric leadChippendale 4Zetland 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 familiesChippendale
- Best for best schoolsChippendale
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 | Zetland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.2/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.4/100 | 5.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.8 / 1k | 89.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 29 | 14 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 36 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 533 | 570 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 47 |
| Population | 7,803 | 12,622 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Chippendale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Zetland is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Chippendale pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Zetland is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Chippendale, while Zetland remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.