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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

MetricAnnandaleHaberfield
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%
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage0.0%0.0%
Schools in postcode22

Choose Annandale if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Choose Haberfield if...

  • Haberfield leads on 3 of the 4 head-to-head metrics

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

Annandale 2038Haberfield 2045