Side by sideSuburb comparison

Redfern vs Chippendale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Redfern (1047) sits above Chippendale (1043). Redfern skews owner-occupied (35%), Chippendale runs more rental-dense (21% owner).

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

Redfern edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1043).

Common questionsRedfern vs Chippendale

Common questions

Does Redfern or Chippendale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Redfern scores 1047 vs 1043 in Chippendale. 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

Redfern
Metric
Chippendale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$1050/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$650/wk
$785/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$915/wk
35.0%
Owner occupied
21.0%
62.0%
Renter occupied
76.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
30
100
Bike score
100
13,072
Population
7,803
36
Median age
28

Risk & Hazard

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Flood class
–
–
Bushfire risk
–

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1047
Avg ICSEA
1043

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).