Chifley (NSW)
NSWChifley (NSW) is a growing suburb in NSW with 3,490 residents.
- SAL code
- 10900
- SA2
- 118021653
- Population
- 3,490
- LGA
- Randwick
Chifley (NSW), NSW had 3,490 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 4.6% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 45-54 years, and the median age sits at 42. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $3,210 a month. Around 68.9% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 34.7%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 58.7% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 3 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?3,490
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+4.6%
3yr: +6.2% · 10yr: +6.3%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,311/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
42
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?6/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?8.2%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
1
1 secondary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?8
7 long day, 1 OSHC
Parks & green space
?3
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?35
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?27
Randwick · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Population over time — Matraville - Chifley (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Chifley (NSW) suburb alone is ~3,490 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 12,432 to 14,280 over 24 years, averaging 0.6% per year.
Schools
1 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Chifley PS98.7%
- La Perouse PS 1.2%
- Matraville SSPS 0.1%
- Malabar PS 0.0%
Secondary
Matraville Sp HS
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 12.3%Predominantly detached houses (58.7%), mixed tenure (69% own or mortgage).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
6 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| R2 | ZoneResidential | 67.3% | 0.71 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 13.6% | 0.14 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 10.7% | 0.11 km² |
| C2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 6.0% | 0.06 km² |
| R3 | ZoneResidential | 2.3% | 0.02 km² |
| E1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 0.1% | 1,348 m² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.