Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Chester Hill scores higher on 5 of 9 measures.
| Chester Hill | Villawood | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 42 | 66 |
| Safety | 21 | 6 |
| Wealth | 6 | 1 |
| Parks | 48 | 40 |
| Cafés | 39 | 46 |
| Transit | 72 | 52 |
| Green space | 34 | 45 |
| Active & healthy | 45 | 55 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 44 | 29 |
| Median rent | $380/wk | $210/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $1,435,000 | — |
| Population | 14,007 | 7,051 |
| Full profile | Chester Hill in full | Villawood 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.
Chester Hill scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Chester Hill scores higher on 5 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Chester Hill or Villawood.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →