Chatswood

NSW 2067 • Greater Sydney

25,553
Population (2021)
$48,776
Median Income
5.01 km²
Area
$577/wk
Median Rent
Urban LivingAsian DiningPremium ShoppingMetro Connected

About Chatswood

Chatswood is the North Shore's urban powerhouse, a high-rise commercial centre where over 25,000 residents live amid excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment options. As the interchange between the North Shore Line and Metro, transport connectivity is outstanding—you can reach the CBD in under 20 minutes. The skyline bristles with apartment towers, making this one of Sydney's most urbanised suburban centres.

Westfield Chatswood and Chatswood Chase deliver premium shopping, while the surrounding streets host Sydney's best Chinese and Japanese dining outside the city. The Concourse provides cultural entertainment, and the library is exceptional. Chatswood attracts young professionals, students, and Asian-Australian families who want urban convenience without living in the CBD. It's the North Shore's answer to Parramatta—ambitious, diverse, and growing.

Chatswood falls under postcode 2067 and is governed by Willoughby Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Willoughby electorate.

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📍 Location

Postcode
2067
Urban Area
Lane Cove - Willoughby
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.80°, 151.18°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
5.01 km²
Elevation
108m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Chatswood Chase Shopping Centre Cnr Victoria Avenue & Archer Street Chatswood 2067 NSW
  • Woolworths
    17 Smith St Chatswood 2067 NSW
  • ALDI
    1 Anderson Street, Chatswood NSW 2067

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Chatswood, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

258-260 Mowbray Road Chatswood • SHR #00571
313-315 Mowbray Road Chatswood • SHR #00374

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Chatswood by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Chatswood Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Chatswood" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$577
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,858
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.2%

61 state housing + 55 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
24,913
Census 2021
25,553
2.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,324
Income 2021
$48,776
27.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,796
Born Overseas 15,840

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 5,141
  • 2. Hong Kong 1,415
  • 3. South Korea 1,099
  • 4. India 1,012
  • 5. Japan 644
  • 6. Malaysia 612
  • 7. Taiwan 607
  • 8. England 527
  • 9. Philippines 520
  • 10. Indonesia 475

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 10,836
English 3,507
Australian 2,777
Korean 1,390
Irish 1,175
Indian 1,140
Scottish 1,008
Filipino 622
Italian 532
German 376

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,456
Both parents born in Australia
19,174
Both parents born overseas
1,889
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.5%
Christianity
31.9%
Buddhism
7.1%
Hinduism
4.7%
Islam
1.4%
Judaism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,284 (5.0%)
5-14 years
2,993 (11.7%)
15-19 years
1,227 (4.8%)
20-24 years
1,588 (6.2%)
25-34 years
4,241 (16.6%)
35-44 years
4,632 (18.1%)
45-54 years
3,305 (12.9%)
55-64 years
2,424 (9.5%)
65-74 years
2,089 (8.2%)
75-84 years
1,137 (4.4%)
85+ years
626 (2.4%)

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