CHATSWOOD WEST

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 1,118
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 26.2%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 1,521
Density 1,878.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney North
State New South Wales

CHATSWOOD WEST 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 WEST Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 1,118 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.17x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

CHATSWOOD WEST 1,118/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

CHATSWOOD WEST has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

CHATSWOOD WEST Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

1,521
Total Population
1,878
people/km² density
26.2%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
443 people
29.1%
2
China
398 people
26.2%
3
Australia
320 people
21.0%
4
Ireland
139 people
9.1%
5
Scotland
105 people
6.9%

Transport

17.7 km
to Sydney CBD
24 min
drive to CBD
41 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

CHATSWOOD WEST Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 5 neighbouring suburbs

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About CHATSWOOD WEST

Chatswood West is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 17.7km from CBD, about 41 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 1,521 with a density of 1878 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: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1118 per 100,000, 0.17x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 29.13%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Chinese (26.17%) and Australian (21.04%), significant Chinese community.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Chatswood West 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 West has a crime rate of 1118 per 100,000, which is 0.17x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Mercy Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 149 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 77.8 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Roseville College, 2024 HSC results: 280 Distinguished Achievers, 15 All Rounders, 11 Top Achievers, 3 First in Course, AU Guide Score 93.8 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Chatswood West has a population of 1,521, with Chinese comprising 26.20%. Significant Chinese community with comprehensive amenities. Main ethnic groups: English (29.13%), Chinese (26.17%), Aust (21.04%), Irish (9.14%), Scottish (6.90%).

Chatswood West is approximately 17.7km from Sydney CBD, about 24 minutes by car or 41 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.