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Chatswood vs Northbridge: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Northbridge commands a $1.92M premium on median property price over Chatswood; Chatswood is $188/wk cheaper per week to rent; Chatswood has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Willoughby

Chatswood

2067

Willoughby

Northbridge

2063

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Chatswood (2067) and Northbridge (2063) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricChatswoodNorthbridge
SAFETYSafety
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeC(0)B+▲(1)
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage20.9%▲28.6%
FAMILYFamily
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB(0)B▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Schools in postcode2▲1
FINANCEFinance
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeC▲(0)C(0)
Median house price$3.43M$5.34M
Median unit price$1.13M$1.40M
Median weekly rent$810/wk$998/wk
Annual price growth+6.2%+14.9%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle
Chatswood leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeB+▲(1)C(0)
Walkability percentile95▲35

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

Which suits you?

Choose Chatswood if...

  • Chatswood leads on Lifestyle
  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.

Choose Northbridge if...

    Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.

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    Common questions

    Is Chatswood or Northbridge more expensive?
    Northbridge has the higher median house price ($5.34M) compared with $3.43M in Chatswood.
    Which is better for renters — Chatswood or Northbridge?
    Median weekly rent is $810/wk in Chatswood and $998/wk in Northbridge, making Chatswood the more affordable rental market.
    Is Chatswood or Northbridge 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 Chatswood vs Northbridge?
    Chatswood has 2 schools in the postcode, and Northbridge has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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