Is Chatswood or Willoughby more expensive?

Chatswood has the higher median house price ($3.43M) compared with $3.34M in Willoughby.

Which is better for renters — Chatswood or Willoughby?

Median weekly rent is $810/wk in Chatswood and $900/wk in Willoughby, making Chatswood the more affordable rental market.

Is Chatswood or Willoughby 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 Willoughby?

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

Suburb comparison

Chatswood vs Willoughby: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Chatswood commands a $92K premium on median property price over Willoughby; Chatswood is $90/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.

Willoughby

Chatswood

2067

Willoughby

2068

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Chatswood (2067) and Willoughby (2068) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Chatswood	Willoughby
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C(0)	B▲(1)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	20.9%▲	25.0%
FAMILYFamily Chatswood leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	2	2
FINANCEFinance Chatswood leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C▲(0)	C(0)
Median house price	$3.43M	$3.34M
Median unit price	$1.13M	$1.48M
Median weekly rent	$810/wk	$900/wk
Annual price growth	+6.2%▲	+1.8%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Chatswood leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	C+(0)
Walkability percentile	95▲	43

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 Family, Finance, Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Safety.

Choose Willoughby if...

You want a lower entry price for a house

Tied on Safety.

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Common questions

Is Chatswood or Willoughby more expensive?: Chatswood has the higher median house price ($3.43M) compared with $3.34M in Willoughby.
Which is better for renters — Chatswood or Willoughby?: Median weekly rent is $810/wk in Chatswood and $900/wk in Willoughby, making Chatswood the more affordable rental market.
Is Chatswood or Willoughby 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 Willoughby?: Chatswood has 2 schools in the postcode, and Willoughby has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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