Is Annandale or Haberfield more expensive?

Haberfield has the higher median house price ($2.85M) compared with $2.35M in Annandale.

Which is better for renters — Annandale or Haberfield?

Median weekly rent is $799/wk in Annandale and $900/wk in Haberfield, making Annandale the more affordable rental market.

Is Annandale or Haberfield 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 Haberfield?

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

Suburb comparison

Annandale vs Haberfield: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Haberfield commands a $503K premium on median property price over Annandale; Annandale is $101/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

Haberfield

2045

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Annandale (2038) and Haberfield (2045) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Annandale	Haberfield
SAFETYSafety Haberfield leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B(0)	B+▲(1)
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 Annandale leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C-(0)
Median house price	$2.35M	$2.85M
Median unit price	$984K	$1.77M
Median weekly rent	$799/wk	$900/wk
Annual price growth	+6.6%▲	-4.1%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Annandale leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(1)	B(0)
Walkability percentile	80▲	73

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, Finance, Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Choose Haberfield if...

Haberfield leads on Safety

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Common questions

Is Annandale or Haberfield more expensive?: Haberfield has the higher median house price ($2.85M) compared with $2.35M in Annandale.
Which is better for renters — Annandale or Haberfield?: Median weekly rent is $799/wk in Annandale and $900/wk in Haberfield, making Annandale the more affordable rental market.
Is Annandale or Haberfield 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 Haberfield?: Annandale has 2 schools in the postcode, and Haberfield has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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