Chatswood vs Chatswood West
The verdict
Chatswood West is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.86M versus $3.50M in Chatswood. Chatswood rates higher for transport (100 vs 82). Chatswood is closer to the coast (9.8 km vs 11.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Chatswood West rates higher (100 vs 86/100 in Chatswood).
Scores
| Chatswood | Chatswood West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 92 |
| Transport | 100 | 82 |
| Education | 95 | 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
| Chatswood | Chatswood West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,553 | 1,521 |
| Median age | 37 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,158 | $3,121 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.8% | 67.2% |
| Born in Australia | 34.4% | 55.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3 |
Growth: Chatswood Moderate Growth · Chatswood West Stable
Property
| Chatswood | Chatswood West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.50M | $2.86M |
| Median unit price | $1.10M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chatswood | Chatswood West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 153 | 66 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 35 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 164 | 66 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,367 | 1,512 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chatswood | Chatswood West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,140 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Chatswood · Chatswood West
Transport
| Chatswood | Chatswood West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 82 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 104 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 100 m | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Chatswood | 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 | 16 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 192 | 0 |
| Parks | 24 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 13 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.8 km | 11.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.9 km | 9.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.1 km | 10.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Chatswood | Chatswood West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 25,553 | 1,521 |
| Estimated 2025 | 27,958 | 1,677 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,425 | 1,661 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.27% | 2.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chatswood or Chatswood West?
Chatswood West has the higher residential safety score (Chatswood 86/100 vs Chatswood West 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Chatswood or Chatswood West?
Chatswood West is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.86M versus $3.50M.
Which has better public transport, Chatswood or Chatswood West?
Chatswood has the higher transport score (Chatswood 100/100 vs Chatswood West 82/100).
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