Side by sideSuburb comparison

Chatswood vs Artarmon.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Chatswood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chatswood (1154) sits above Artarmon (1149).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Chatswood edges out on average school ICSEA (1154 vs 1149).

Common questionsChatswood vs Artarmon

Common questions

Does Chatswood or Artarmon have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chatswood scores 1154 vs 1149 in Artarmon. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Chatswood
Metric
Artarmon

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$580/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$770/wk
$577/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$525/wk
46.0%
Owner occupied
48.0%
50.0%
Renter occupied
50.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
25,553
Population
9,417
37
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1154
Avg ICSEA
1149

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).