CHESTER HILL

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $1,408,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime rate 5,754
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 12.3%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 14,007
Density 3,523.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

CHESTER HILL Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,408,000
House Sales Volume 37 sales
Unit Median No data
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $595/wk
3 Bed House $710/wk
2 Bed Unit $550/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

CHESTER HILL Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 5,754 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.87x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

CHESTER HILL 5,754/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

CHESTER HILL 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.

CHESTER HILL Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

14,007
Total Population
3,523
people/km² density
12.3%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Lebanon
2,620 people
18.7%
2
Australia
1,851 people
13.2%
3
China
1,717 people
12.3%
4
Vietnam
1,499 people
10.7%
5
England
1,489 people
10.6%

Transport

24.8 km
to Sydney CBD
37 min
drive to CBD
48 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (2)

Public (1)

Chester Hill High School

Details
Year 7-12 Co-ed

Independent (1)

Salamah College

Details
K-12 Co-ed

CHESTER HILL Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 8 neighbouring suburbs

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About CHESTER HILL

Chester Hill is located in Central Sydney, approximately 24.8km from CBD, about 48 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 14,007 with a density of 3523 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,408,000, below Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Chester Hill High School has 12 Distinguished Achievers.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5754 per 100,000, 0.87x the NSW average, a safe area.

Demographics: Lebanese comprises 18.71%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (13.22%) and Chinese (12.26%), notable Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Chester Hill has a house median of $1,408,000. Limited unit data available. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Chester Hill has a crime rate of 5754 per 100,000, which is 0.87x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.

Government schools: Chester Hill High School, 2024 HSC results: 12 Distinguished Achievers. Catholic schools: Trinity Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 81 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 67.5 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Al-Faisal College, 2024 HSC results: 340 Distinguished Achievers, 5 All Rounders, 8 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course, AU Guide Score 91.1 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Chester Hill has a population of 14,007, with Chinese comprising 12.30%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: Lebanese (18.71%), Aust (13.22%), Chinese (12.26%), Vietnamese (10.70%), English (10.63%).

Chester Hill is approximately 24.8km from Sydney CBD, about 37 minutes by car or 48 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.