NSW · Willoughby Council
Chatswood, 2067
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Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Dog friendly
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, Chatswood is a larger suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Its inner position means surrounding suburbs are never far away, whether for a meal out or a change of scene. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. Food, coffee and entertainment are never far away, whether locally or in the suburbs next door. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while housing affordability and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 25,553
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $2,158
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 1,243 of 10,768
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,858
- Employment rate
- 57.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 451 / 414 / 6,442
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $820
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,300
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $850
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 537
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 3,114
- Against the person
- 269
- Against property
- 1,065
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 121.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 95 residents
- State safety percentile
- 82.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +14.4%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions331
- Fraud204
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault125
- Steal From Retail Store458
- Transport Regulatory Offences1288
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 1,143
- Chatswood High SchoolSecondary
- Chatswood Public SchoolPrimary
- Mercy Catholic CollegeSecondary
- Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
- St Pius X CollegeCombined
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
212 public transport stops in this suburb
- Acc To Railway St
- Acc To Shop Arcade
- Chatswood Station
- Concourse
- Shop Arcade S
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- Plan your journey. Check signage. Special event clearways will be in place continuously from<strong> 2am Sat 11 July to 2am Mon 13 July </strong>at the following locations to facilitate rail replacement bus operations for Metro North West trackwork:<ul><li>Railway St<strong>,</strong> southbound between Day St & Help St,</li><li>Railway St, northbound between Brown St & Help St</li><li>Brown St, westbound between Railway St & Pacific Hwy.</li></ul>No-stopping zones will also be in place northbound on Railway St between Brown St and Help St during this time.Clearways are strict no-parking zones for all vehicle types, and apply even to local residents and businesses with parking permits or TfNSW Mobility Scheme permit holders. If your vehicle is towed, you can search your vehicle registration at the <a href="https://tfnswtowlink.force.com/findmycar/s/" target="_blank">Find My Car</a> website to find its new location, or alternatively call 132 701 to speak to an operator.Railway Street and Brown Street10 Jul 2026 – 12 Jul 2026
- RoadworksPacific Highway, Critchett Road14 Jun 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
- RoadworksPacific Highway, Help Street15 Jun 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
633 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 DOWEL STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 HAVILAH STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation3 ARCHER STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces10 HAIG STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Under Assessment
May 2026
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure871 PACIFIC HIGHWAY CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Take away food and drink; Hours of operation and trading346 VICTORIA AVENUE CHATSWOOD 2067Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Landscaping structures; Residential Accommodation100 ASHLEY STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation27 GREVILLE STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Under Assessment
- Subdivision27 GREVILLE STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure96 BEACONSFIELD ROAD CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
April 2026
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure47 NERIDAH STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)13A WILFRED AVENUE CHATSWOOD 2067Under Assessment
- Retail Premise; Hours of operation and trading522 PACIFIC HIGHWAY CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure44 NICHOLSON STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Subdivision417 MOWBRAY ROAD WEST CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)130 BEACONSFIELD ROAD CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Subdivision56 VICTORIA AVENUE CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 ALBERT AVENUE CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure4 BLAKESLEY STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 BEAUCHAMP AVENUE CHATSWOOD 2067Under Assessment
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure211 VICTORIA AVENUE CHATSWOOD 2067Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 LAMETTE STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
March 2026
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises914-918 PACIFIC HIGHWAY CHATSWOOD 2067Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 CRAMER CRESCENT CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation411 PENSHURST STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 VIOLET STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Demolition40 JOHNSON STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise345 VICTORIA AVENUE CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation114 BEACONSFIELD ROAD CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 DAISY STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support111 FULLERS ROAD CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure155 GREVILLE STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 WEST PARADE CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 FERNDALE STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool11 HAIG STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
January 2026
- Advertising and signage; Business identification sign26 SMITH STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Withdrawn
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)9 TRYON STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure1 HOTHAM STREET CHATSWOOD 2067Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 DULWICH ROAD CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure871 PACIFIC HIGHWAY CHATSWOOD 2067Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
1,023 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Fortune AbaloneAbalone
- Alcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Liquorland CellarsAlcohol
- TimezoneAmusement Arcade
- MideaAppliance
- MieleAppliance
- ANZATM
- ArmaguardATM
- ATM
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
19 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Anglo ParkPark
- Bales ParkPark
- Bartels ParkPark
- Beauchamp ParkPark
- Blue Gum ReserveNature reserve
- Campbell ParkPark
- Chatswood ParkPark
- Currey ParkPark
- Ferndale ParkPark
- Greville Street ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 69
- Emergency department
- On site
- 1OO1optometrist
- 4cytesample_collection
- ACLdoctor
- Advance Dental Caredentist
- Alternativealternative
- Amcalpharmacy
- Audikaaudiologist
- Australian Red Cross Blood Serviceblood_donation
- Bentleigh Dental CareKatherine Streetdentist
- Boutique Dental Caredentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Hilton313-315 Mowbray Road ChatswoodSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
13 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Chatswood Early Learning AcademyCentennial Avenuechildcare
- Chatswood Early Learning Centrekindergarten
- Devonshire Street Children's Centrechildcare
- Heritage House Chatswood Childcare & Early Learning Centrekindergarten
- KU Chatswood Community Preschoolchildcare
- KU Chatswood West Preschoolkindergarten
- Kookaburra Kindergartenchildcare
- Only About ChildrenAlbert Avenuechildcare
- Only about childrenchildcare
- Swan AcademyAlbert Avenuechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 43
- Parks (OSM)
- 24
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 66.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 7% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 364th in Australia
- State rank
- 140th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #37 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #100 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 19 Millwood Avamenitiesbus_stop
- 20+ Cosmetic ClinicamenitiesUnit 5beauty
- 404 Not FoundamenitiesUnit 250 813 Pacific Highwaycafe
- 41 De Villiers Avamenitiesbus_stop
- 4Ever Nails & Beautyamenitiesbeauty
- 99 Bikesamenitiesbicycle
- AAB Airamenitiesrestaurant
- ACLamenitiesdoctors
- ANZamenitiesatm
- ASICSamenitiesshoes
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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