Chippendale vs Ultimo
The verdict
Ultimo is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $2.10M in Chippendale. Ultimo has a shorter estimated CBD commute (15 vs 17 min). On the separate residential safety score, Chippendale rates higher (44 vs 20/100 in Ultimo).
Scores
| Chippendale | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 93 |
| Transport | 89 | 89 |
| Education | 91 | 91 |
| 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 | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,803 | 7,410 |
| Median age | 28 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,606 | $1,805 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 70.0% | 64.7% |
| Born in Australia | 30.0% | 26.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.1 |
Growth: Chippendale Moderate Growth · Ultimo High Growth
Property
| Chippendale | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.10M | $1.76M |
| Median unit price | $782K | $760K |
| House price YoY | -2.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $972 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 29 | 68 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chippendale | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | 20 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | 310 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 346 | 1,066 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 359 | 229 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,305 | 10,499 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chippendale | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,110 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chippendale · Ultimo
Transport
| Chippendale | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 17 | 15 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 630 m | 830 m |
Liveability
| Chippendale | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 70 | 60 |
| Parks | 5 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.5 km | 7.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.6 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.6 km | 6.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Chippendale | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,803 | 7,410 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,291 | 10,352 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,474 | 12,031 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.46% | 8.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chippendale or Ultimo?
Chippendale has the higher residential safety score (Chippendale 44/100 vs Ultimo 20/100).
Which is more affordable, Chippendale or Ultimo?
Ultimo is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $2.10M.
Which has better public transport, Chippendale or Ultimo?
Chippendale and Ultimo have similar transport scores.
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