Overall score
Chiswick
54.8/100
Five Dock
65.6/100
Chiswick for families and schools; Five Dock for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Chiswick
54.8/100
Five Dock
65.6/100
Crime rate
Chiswick
34.0 / 1k
Five Dock
34.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chiswick
30
Five Dock
381
Population
Chiswick
2,909
Five Dock
9,823
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 | Chiswick | Five Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.8/100 | 65.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.3/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.0 / 1k | 34.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 118 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 381 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 15 |
| Green cover | 20.2% | 10.0% |
| Population | 2,909 | 9,823 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Chiswick reads as a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Five Dock is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Chiswick tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Five Dock stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Chiswick if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Five Dock for investors 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.