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 April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Inner West
Annandale
2038
Inner West
Croydon
2132
Choose Annandale if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Annandale leads on 3 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Choose Croydon if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
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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