Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 0.8 km apart, on the same open data. Waterloo scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Waterloo | Zetland | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 43 | 40 |
| Safety | 6 | 28 |
| Wealth | 35 | 46 |
| Value | 21 | 13 |
| Parks | 74 | 74 |
| Cafés | 92 | 94 |
| Transit | 98 | 94 |
| Green space | 46 | 32 |
| Active & healthy | 52 | 49 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 87 | 82 |
| Median rent | $530/wk | $600/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | — | — |
| Population | 16,379 | 12,622 |
| Full profile | Waterloo in full | Zetland 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.
Zetland scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Waterloo scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Waterloo or Zetland.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →