Chatswood vs North Sydney
The verdict
Chatswood is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.50M versus $3.54M in North Sydney. North Sydney is closer to the coast (6.7 km vs 9.8 km).
Scores
| Chatswood | North Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 98 |
| Transport | 100 | 98 |
| Education | 95 | 94 |
| 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 | North Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,553 | 8,964 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,158 | $2,405 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.8% | 71.1% |
| Born in Australia | 34.4% | 46.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 1.9 |
Growth: Chatswood Moderate Growth · North Sydney Moderate Growth
Property
| Chatswood | North Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.50M | $3.54M |
| Median unit price | $1.10M | $1.22M |
| House price YoY | 11.5% | 40.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,300 | $1,225 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chatswood | North Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 153 | 33 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 35 | 100 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 164 | 234 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,367 | 4,663 |
North Sydney is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chatswood | North Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 11 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,140 | 1,174 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chatswood · North Sydney
Transport
| Chatswood | North Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 98 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 104 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 100 m | 530 m |
Liveability
| Chatswood | North Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 192 | 88 |
| Parks | 24 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 37 |
| Medical GPs | 13 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.8 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.9 km | 4.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.1 km | 4.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Chatswood | North Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 25,553 | 8,964 |
| Estimated 2025 | 27,958 | 9,812 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,425 | 11,554 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.27% | 2.29% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Chatswood or North Sydney?
Chatswood is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.50M versus $3.54M.
Which has better schools, Chatswood or North Sydney?
North Sydney has a higher average school ICSEA (Chatswood 1140 vs North Sydney 1174; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chatswood or North Sydney?
Chatswood has the higher transport score (Chatswood 100/100 vs North Sydney 98/100).
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