Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.7 km apart, on the same open data. Chatswood West scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Chatswood West | Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 71 | 76 |
| Safety | 59 | 73 |
| Wealth | 87 | 77 |
| Value | 43 | 75 |
| Parks | 90 | 54 |
| Cafés | 13 | 60 |
| Transit | 68 | 37 |
| Green space | 85 | 72 |
| Active & healthy | 57 | 65 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 12 | 48 |
| Median rent | $750/wk | $600/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $3,190,000 | $4,058,000 |
| Population | 1,521 | 10,943 |
| Full profile | Chatswood West in full | Lindfield 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.
Lindfield scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Chatswood West has the lower median house price of the two ($3,190,000 vs $4,058,000).
Chatswood West 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 West or Lindfield.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →