CHIPPENDALE

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $1,840,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $700,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 8,381
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 35.1%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 7,803
Density 16,810.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

CHIPPENDALE Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,840,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $700,000
Unit Sales Volume 48 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $840/wk
3 Bed House $1,110/wk
2 Bed Unit $1,190/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

CHIPPENDALE Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Slightly Above Average
Crime rate: 8,381 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
1.26x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

CHIPPENDALE 8,381/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

CHIPPENDALE 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.

CHIPPENDALE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

7,803
Total Population
16,810
people/km² density
35.1%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
2,735 people
35.1%
2
England
1,214 people
15.6%
3
Australia
888 people
11.4%
4
Ireland
469 people
6.0%
5
Scotland
350 people
4.5%

Transport

2.5 km
to Sydney CBD
8 min
drive to CBD
16 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

CHIPPENDALE Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 7 neighbouring suburbs

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About CHIPPENDALE

Chippendale is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 2.5km from CBD, about 16 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 7,803 with a density of 16810 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,840,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $700,000, below Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 8381 per 100,000, 1.26x the NSW average, safety level close to NSW average.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 35.05%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (15.56%) and Australian (11.38%), a major Chinese community in Sydney.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Chippendale has a house median of $1,840,000 and unit median of $700,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Chippendale has a crime rate of 8381 per 100,000, which is 1.26x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: St Johns College, 2024 HSC results: 24 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 53.2 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: International Grammar School, 2024 HSC results: 120 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All Rounders, 5 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course, AU Guide Score 82.6 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Chippendale has a population of 7,803, with Chinese comprising 35.10%. One of Sydney's major Chinese communities, with abundant Chinese services and shops. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (35.05%), English (15.56%), Aust (11.38%), Irish (6.01%), Scottish (4.49%).

Chippendale is approximately 2.5km from Sydney CBD, about 8 minutes by car or 16 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Close to city centre, very convenient commute.