Is Annandale or Dulwich Hill more expensive?

Annandale has the higher median house price ($2.35M) compared with $2.27M in Dulwich Hill.

Which is better for renters — Annandale or Dulwich Hill?

Median weekly rent is $799/wk in Annandale and $680/wk in Dulwich Hill, making Dulwich Hill the more affordable rental market.

Is Annandale or Dulwich Hill 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 Dulwich Hill?

Annandale has 2 schools in the postcode, and Dulwich Hill has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Annandale vs Dulwich Hill: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Annandale commands a $83K premium on median property price over Dulwich Hill; Dulwich Hill is $119/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Inner West

Annandale

2038

Inner West

Dulwich Hill

2203

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Annandale (2038) and Dulwich Hill (2203) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Annandale	Dulwich Hill
SAFETYSafety Dulwich Hill leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B(0)	B▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Annandale leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	2	2
FINANCEFinance Dulwich Hill leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$2.35M	$2.27M
Median unit price	$984K	$940K
Median weekly rent	$799/wk	$680/wk
Annual price growth	+6.6%	+8.0%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Annandale leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(1)	B-(0)
Walkability percentile	80▲	50

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

Choose Dulwich Hill if...

Dulwich Hill leads on Safety, Finance
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

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Common questions

Is Annandale or Dulwich Hill more expensive?: Annandale has the higher median house price ($2.35M) compared with $2.27M in Dulwich Hill.
Which is better for renters — Annandale or Dulwich Hill?: Median weekly rent is $799/wk in Annandale and $680/wk in Dulwich Hill, making Dulwich Hill the more affordable rental market.
Is Annandale or Dulwich Hill 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 Dulwich Hill?: Annandale has 2 schools in the postcode, and Dulwich Hill has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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