Chippendale vs Haymarket
The verdict
Chippendale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.10M versus $8.40M in Haymarket. Haymarket rates higher for transport (99 vs 89). Haymarket has a shorter estimated CBD commute (10 vs 17 min).
Scores
| Chippendale | Haymarket | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 96 |
| Transport | 89 | 99 |
| Education | 91 | 87 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chippendale | Haymarket | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,803 | 8,305 |
| Median age | 28 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,606 | $1,931 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 70.0% | 56.6% |
| Born in Australia | 30.0% | 13.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Chippendale Moderate Growth · Haymarket Moderate Growth
Property
| Chippendale | Haymarket | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.10M | $8.40M |
| Median unit price | $782K | $969K |
| House price YoY | -2.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $1,350 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 29 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Chippendale | Haymarket | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | 48 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 346 | 193 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 359 | 759 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,305 | 33,137 |
Haymarket is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chippendale | Haymarket | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Chippendale · Haymarket
Transport
| Chippendale | Haymarket | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 8 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 17 | 10 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 630 m | 330 m |
Liveability
| Chippendale | Haymarket | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 70 | 107 |
| Parks | 5 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.5 km | 6.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.6 km | 880 m |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.6 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Chippendale | Haymarket | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,803 | 8,305 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,291 | 10,126 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,474 | 10,669 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.46% | 5.08% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Chippendale or Haymarket?
Chippendale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.10M versus $8.40M.
Which has better public transport, Chippendale or Haymarket?
Haymarket has the higher transport score (Chippendale 89/100 vs Haymarket 99/100).
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