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
Willoughby
2068
Choose Chatswood if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Chatswood leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Willoughby if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
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.
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