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Chatswood vs North Willoughby

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.8 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

ChatswoodNorth Willoughby
Active6270
Safety869
Wealth4365
Value1748
Parks4524
Cafés9568
Transit7386
Green space504
Active & healthy6448
Schools nearby (OSM)7978
Median rent$577/wk $590/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$3,190,000$3,600,000
House sales this quarter—33
Population25,5534,161
Full profile Chatswood in full North Willoughby 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.

Is Chatswood safer than North Willoughby?

North Willoughby scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Chatswood or North Willoughby?

Chatswood has the lower median house price of the two ($3,190,000 vs $3,600,000).

Should I live in Chatswood or North Willoughby?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Chatswood or North Willoughby.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →