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Suburb comparison

Annandale vs Croydon: which Sydney suburb suits you?

Both suburbs sit in the same tier — the table below highlights where each one leads.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Inner West

Annandale

2038

Inner West

Croydon

2132

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Annandale (2038) and Croydon (2132) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricAnnandaleCroydon
SAFETYSafety
Croydon leads on 1 of 1
Sub-gradeB(0)B▲(0)
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage0.0%0.0%
FAMILYFamily
Annandale leads on 1 of 1
Sub-gradeB▲(0)B-(0)
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Schools in postcode22
FINANCEFinance
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB-(0)B-▲(0)
Median house price$2.35M$2.38M
Median unit price$984K$810K
Median weekly rent$799/wk$750/wk
Annual price growth+6.6%▲+5.6%
LIFESTYLELifestyle
Annandale leads on 1 of 1
Sub-gradeB▲(1)B(0)
Walkability percentile8080

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Annandale if...

  • Annandale leads on Family, Lifestyle
  • You want a lower entry price for a house

Tied on Finance.

Choose Croydon if...

  • Croydon leads on Safety
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Finance.

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Common questions

Is Annandale or Croydon more expensive?
Croydon has the higher median house price ($2.38M) compared with $2.35M in Annandale.
Which is better for renters — Annandale or Croydon?
Median weekly rent is $799/wk in Annandale and $750/wk in Croydon, making Croydon the more affordable rental market.
Is Annandale or Croydon at higher flood risk?
Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Annandale vs Croydon?
Annandale has 2 schools in the postcode, and Croydon has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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