Artarmon vs Chatswood West
The verdict
Chatswood West is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.86M versus $3.75M in Artarmon. Artarmon rates higher for transport (95 vs 82). Artarmon is closer to the coast (9.1 km vs 11.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Chatswood West rates higher (100 vs 81/100 in Artarmon).
Scores
| Artarmon | Chatswood West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 92 |
| Transport | 95 | 82 |
| 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 West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,417 | 1,521 |
| Median age | 37 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,420 | $3,121 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.6% | 67.2% |
| Born in Australia | 46.8% | 55.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3 |
Growth: Artarmon Stable · Chatswood West Stable
Property
| Artarmon | Chatswood West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.75M | $2.86M |
| Median unit price | $1.11M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -2.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Artarmon | Chatswood West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 138 | 66 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 96 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 244 | 66 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,757 | 1,512 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Artarmon | Chatswood West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,138 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Artarmon · Chatswood West
Transport
| Artarmon | Chatswood West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 82 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 240 m | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Artarmon | Chatswood West | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.1 km | 11.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.2 km | 9.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.2 km | 10.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Artarmon | Chatswood West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,417 | 1,521 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,861 | 1,677 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,545 | 1,661 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.16% | 2.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Artarmon or Chatswood West?
Chatswood West has the higher residential safety score (Artarmon 81/100 vs Chatswood West 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Artarmon or Chatswood West?
Chatswood West is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.86M versus $3.75M.
Which has better public transport, Artarmon or Chatswood West?
Artarmon has the higher transport score (Artarmon 95/100 vs Chatswood West 82/100).
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