CHATSWOOD

Sydney North
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House Median
This suburb $3,550,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,038,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 7,659
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 42.4%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 25,553
Density 5,101.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney North
State New South Wales

CHATSWOOD Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $3,550,000
House Sales Volume 41 sales
Unit Median $1,038,000
Unit Sales Volume 61 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $930/wk
3 Bed House $1,113/wk
2 Bed Unit $920/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,400/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

CHATSWOOD Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Slightly Above Average
Crime rate: 7,659 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
1.15x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

CHATSWOOD 7,659/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

CHATSWOOD has a crime rate above the NSW average. It's recommended to be mindful of personal and property security, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep valuables secured.

CHATSWOOD Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

25,553
Total Population
5,101
people/km² density
42.4%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
10,836 people
42.4%
2
England
3,507 people
13.7%
3
Australia
2,777 people
10.9%
4
South Korea
1,390 people
5.4%
5
Ireland
1,175 people
4.6%

Transport

13.2 km
to Sydney CBD
22 min
drive to CBD
25 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (3)

Partially Selective (1)

Chatswood High School

Details
86.6 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

Independent (1)

St Pius X College

Details
77.8 score Year 5-12 Boys

Catholic (1)

Mercy Catholic College

Details
77.8 score Year 7-12 Girls

CHATSWOOD Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 9 neighbouring suburbs

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About CHATSWOOD

Chatswood is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 13.2km from CBD, about 25 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 25,553 with a density of 5101 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,550,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,038,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, selective school Chatswood High School has 368; Catholic school Mercy Catholic College has 149; independent school St Pius X College has 113.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 7659 per 100,000, 1.15x the NSW average, safety level close to NSW average.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 42.41%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (13.72%) and Australian (10.87%), a major Chinese community in Sydney.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Chatswood has a house median of $3,550,000 and unit median of $1,038,000. Property prices are significantly above Sydney median, a premium residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Chatswood has a crime rate of 7659 per 100,000, which is 1.15x the NSW average (6635). Close to NSW average, moderate safety.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Partially Selective schools: Chatswood High School, 2024 HSC results: 368 Distinguished Achievers, 8 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 86.6. Catholic schools: Mercy Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 149 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 77.8. Independent schools: St Pius X College, 2024 HSC results: 113 Distinguished Achievers, 4 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 77.8.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Chatswood has a population of 25,553, with Chinese comprising 42.40%. One of Sydney's major Chinese communities, with abundant Chinese services and shops. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (42.41%), English (13.72%), Aust (10.87%), Korean (5.44%), Irish (4.60%).

Chatswood is approximately 13.2km from Sydney CBD, about 22 minutes by car or 25 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the Metro North West & Bankstown Line; T1 North Shore & Western Line; T9 Northern Line line(s). Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.