Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.0 km apart, on the same open data. Chippendale scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Chippendale | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 63 | 44 |
| Safety | 11 | 2 |
| Wealth | 16 | 52 |
| Value | 2 | 46 |
| Parks | 50 | 60 |
| Cafés | 98 | 98 |
| Transit | 94 | 92 |
| Green space | 49 | 41 |
| Active & healthy | 55 | 55 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 20 | 82 |
| Median rent | $520/wk | $550/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | — | $2,325,000 |
| Population | 7,803 | 15,828 |
| Full profile | Chippendale in full | Surry Hills 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.
Chippendale scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Chippendale scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Chippendale or Surry Hills.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →