Chester Hill

NSW 2162 • Greater Sydney

14,007
Population (2021)
$25,740
Median Income
3.98 kmΒ²
Area
46m
Elevation
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 Sydneyβ€”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.

πŸ“ Location

Postcode
2162
Urban Area
Bankstown - North-West
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.88Β°, 151.00Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.98 kmΒ²
Elevation
46m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

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

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
34 years

πŸ‘₯ 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

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° 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
  • 11. Cambodia 77
  • 12. Italy 77
  • 13. England 76
  • 14. Turkey 76
  • 15. Malaysia 73

🧬 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

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

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

πŸ› 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%

πŸ“Š 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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