Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. Chatswood scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Chatswood | Chatswood West | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 62 | 71 |
| Safety | 8 | 59 |
| Wealth | 43 | 87 |
| Value | 17 | 43 |
| Parks | 45 | 90 |
| Cafés | 95 | 13 |
| Transit | 73 | 68 |
| Green space | 50 | 85 |
| Active & healthy | 64 | 57 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 79 | 12 |
| Median rent | $577/wk | $750/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $3,190,000 | $3,190,000 |
| Population | 25,553 | 1,521 |
| Full profile | Chatswood in full | Chatswood West in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Chatswood West scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Chatswood and Chatswood West have the same median house price.
Chatswood scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Chatswood or Chatswood West.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →