Chifley

ACT

Chifley is a growing suburb in ACT with 2,785 residents.

SA2 code: 801091099
State: ACT

Population

2,785

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+5.5%

3yr: +5.3% · 10yr: +9.7%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$450/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$2,347/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Chifley (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +5.3%5yr: +5.5%10yr: +9.7%Total: +18.8%

Population grew from 2,345 to 2,785 over 24 years, averaging 0.7% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 4.3%

Predominantly detached houses (67.8%), mixed tenure (67% own or mortgage), built for families (44% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 68%

Townhouses 27%

719 houses282 townhouses60 apartments

Tenure

Owned 32%

Mortgage 35%

Renting 33%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

47 (4.5%)

2 bed

210 (20.1%)

3 bed

460 (44.0%)

4 bed

279 (26.7%)

5 bed

36 (3.4%)

6+ bed

13 (1.2%)

Chifley

Population over time — Chifley (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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