CHIFLEY

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $2,595,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $890,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 5,072
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 7.0%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 3,490
Density 3,303.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

CHIFLEY Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,595,000
House Sales Volume 56 sales
Unit Median $890,000
Unit Sales Volume 73 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $1,250/wk
2 Bed Unit $1,050/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,380/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

CHIFLEY Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 5,072 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.76x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

CHIFLEY 5,072/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

CHIFLEY 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.

CHIFLEY Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

3,490
Total Population
3,303
people/km² density
7.0%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Australia
944 people
27.1%
2
England
934 people
26.8%
3
Ireland
450 people
12.9%
4
China
244 people
7.0%
5
Scotland
239 people
6.9%

Transport

12.1 km
to Sydney CBD
28 min
drive to CBD
51 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools (1)

Public (1)

Matraville Sports High School

Details
Year 7-12 Co-ed

CHIFLEY Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 4 neighbouring suburbs

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About CHIFLEY

Chifley is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 12.1km from CBD, about 51 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 3,490 with a density of 3303 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,595,000, above Sydney average; unit median $890,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Matraville Sports High School has 7 Distinguished Achievers.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5072 per 100,000, 0.76x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: Australian comprises 27.05%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (26.76%) and Irish (12.89%), Chinese comprises 6.99%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: No train station coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Chifley has a house median of $2,595,000 and unit median of $890,000. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Chifley has a crime rate of 5072 per 100,000, which is 0.76x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: Matraville Sports High School, 2024 HSC results: 7 Distinguished Achievers.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Chifley has a population of 3,490, with Chinese comprising 7.00%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: Aust (27.05%), English (26.76%), Irish (12.89%), Chinese (6.99%), Scottish (6.85%).

Chifley is approximately 12.1km from Sydney CBD, about 28 minutes by car or 51 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.