Artarmon vs Chatswood
The verdict
Chatswood is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.50M versus $3.75M in Artarmon. Chatswood rates higher for transport (100 vs 95). Artarmon has a shorter estimated CBD commute (22 vs 26 min). On the separate residential safety score, Chatswood rates higher (86 vs 81/100 in Artarmon).
Scores
| Artarmon | Chatswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 99 |
| Transport | 95 | 100 |
| Education | 94 | 95 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Artarmon | Chatswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,417 | 25,553 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,420 | $2,158 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.6% | 69.8% |
| Born in Australia | 46.8% | 34.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Artarmon Stable · Chatswood Moderate Growth
Property
| Artarmon | Chatswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.75M | $3.50M |
| Median unit price | $1.11M | $1.10M |
| House price YoY | -2.8% | 11.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 64 |
Median price history
Safety
| Artarmon | Chatswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 138 | 153 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 96 | 35 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 244 | 164 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,757 | 6,367 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Artarmon | Chatswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,138 | 1,140 |
See the full school list on each profile: Artarmon · Chatswood
Transport
| Artarmon | Chatswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 100 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 104 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 240 m | 100 m |
Liveability
| Artarmon | Chatswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 16 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 192 |
| Parks | 14 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 13 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.1 km | 9.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.2 km | 8.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.2 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Artarmon | Chatswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,417 | 25,553 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,861 | 27,958 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,545 | 28,425 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.16% | 2.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Artarmon or Chatswood?
Chatswood has the higher residential safety score (Artarmon 81/100 vs Chatswood 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Artarmon or Chatswood?
Chatswood is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.50M versus $3.75M.
Which has better schools, Artarmon or Chatswood?
Chatswood has a higher average school ICSEA (Artarmon 1138 vs Chatswood 1140; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Artarmon or Chatswood?
Chatswood has the higher transport score (Artarmon 95/100 vs Chatswood 100/100).
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