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Chester Hill

NSW 2162 • Greater Sydney

14,007
Population (2021)
$25,740
Median Income
3.98 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalAffordableTrain ConnectedWorking Class

About Chester Hill

Chester Hill is a working-class suburb in the Canterbury-Bankstown region, where over 14,000 residents from diverse backgrounds have built community. The train station provides T3 Bankstown Line access, though the suburb remains more affordable than many train-connected alternatives. Middle Eastern and Asian communities have strong presence.

The shopping strip features ethnic grocers and restaurants serving the diverse community. Parks and the local pool provide family recreation. Chester Hill attracts working families seeking affordable homes with train access and cultural community support. It's honest multicultural Sydney—unpretentious and accessible.

Chester Hill falls under postcode 2162 and is governed by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Fairfield electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2162
Urban Area
Bankstown - North-West
LGA / Council
Canterbury-Bankstown
Federal Electorate
Blaxland
State Electorate
Fairfield
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.88°, 151.00°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.98 km²
Elevation
46m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Chester Square Shopping Centre, 1-13 Leicester Street Chester Hill 2162 NSW

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Chester Hill by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Chester Hill Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
15.5%

546 state housing + 75 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,814
Census 2021
14,007
▲ 9.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,504
Income 2021
$25,740
▲ 9.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,864
Born Overseas 5,979

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 1,361
  • 2. Lebanon 1,053
  • 3. China 641
  • 4. Iraq 220
  • 5. Afghanistan 214
  • 6. New Zealand 161
  • 7. Pakistan 133
  • 8. India 123
  • 9. Philippines 111
  • 10. South Korea 78

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Lebanese 2,620
Australian 1,851
Chinese 1,717
Vietnamese 1,499
English 1,489
Irish 322
Italian 318
Scottish 263
Indian 199
Greek 169

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,980
Both parents born in Australia
9,194
Both parents born overseas
1,468
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Islam
34.8%
Christianity
29.7%
No Religion
14.2%
Buddhism
9.1%
Hinduism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,010 (7.2%)
5-14 years
2,141 (15.3%)
15-19 years
1,044 (7.5%)
20-24 years
989 (7.1%)
25-34 years
1,877 (13.4%)
35-44 years
1,696 (12.1%)
45-54 years
1,633 (11.7%)
55-64 years
1,644 (11.7%)
65-74 years
1,078 (7.7%)
75-84 years
553 (3.9%)
85+ years
347 (2.5%)

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