Suburb comparison
Annandale vs Summer Hill — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Summer Hill is $169/wk cheaper per week to rent; Annandale 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.
Inner West
Annandale
2038
Inner West
Summer Hill
2130
Choose Annandale if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Summer Hill if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Summer Hill leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Annandale or Summer Hill more expensive?
- Summer Hill has the higher median house price ($2.40M) compared with $2.35M in Annandale.
- Which is better for renters — Annandale or Summer Hill?
- Median weekly rent is $799/wk in Annandale and $630/wk in Summer Hill, making Summer Hill the more affordable rental market.
- Is Annandale or Summer Hill 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 Summer Hill?
- Annandale has 2 schools in the postcode, and Summer Hill has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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