NSW · Clarence Valley Council
Chatsworth, 2469
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Chatsworth is a residential smaller community in Clarence Valley with a familiar suburban feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here.
Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Population
- Population
- 157
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $1,152
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 81
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,442
- Employment rate
- 52%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 0 / 0
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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 14
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 89.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 39 residents
- State safety percentile
- 62.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -12.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order31
- Breach Bail Conditions41
- Domestic Violence Related Assault37
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment47
- Malicious Damage To Property38
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 977
- Chatsworth Island Public SchoolPrimary
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
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- Chatsworth Island Public School, Chatsworth Rd
- Chatsworth Rd Opp Chatsworth Island Public School
- General Store, Chatsworth Rd
- North Arm Dr Opp Old Murrayville Rd
- Pacific Hwy At Carrolls Lane
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)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
23 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
May 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureSERPENTINE CHANNEL NORTH BANK ROAD CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
2025· 4 proposals
November 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureSERPENTINE CHANNEL NORTH BANK ROAD CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure220 CHATSWORTH ROAD CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure277 CHATSWORTH ROAD CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
- Subdivision144 CHATSWORTH ROAD CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
2024· 1 proposal
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure177 CARROLLS LANE CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
2023· 3 proposals
November 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Horticulture396 CHATSWORTH ROAD CHATSWORTH 2469Withdrawn
October 2023
- Erection of a new structure; HorticultureSERPENTINE CHANNEL NORTH BANK ROAD CHATSWORTH 2469Withdrawn
March 2023
- Subdivision of land; Earthworks / change in levels39-57 CHATSWORTH ROAD CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
2022· 4 proposals
November 2022
- Shed196 NORTH ARM DRIVE CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
October 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs237 CHATSWORTH ROAD CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
May 2022
- DwellingCHATSWORTH ROAD CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling5 FIG TREE LANE CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
2021· 8 proposals
December 2021
- Secondary dwelling177 CARROLLS LANE CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
- Dual occupancy; Earthworks / change in levels; Farm buildings; Other396 CHATSWORTH ROAD CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
November 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing224 CHATSWORTH ROAD CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
October 2021
- Dual occupancy; Earthworks / change in levels396 CHATSWORTH ROAD CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
September 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development354 CHATSWORTH ROAD CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
- Dwelling; Subdivision of landFISCHERS LANE CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
June 2021
- Shed354 CHATSWORTH ROAD CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
- Other177 CARROLLS LANE CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
2020· 2 proposals
December 2020
- Dwelling; Subdivision of land152 FISCHERS LANE CHATSWORTH 2469Determined
- Shed64 Ryans Lane, ChatsworthDetermined
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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Parking (2)
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
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
Recent changes
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime31
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime41
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime37
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime47
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime38
- Chatsworth Island Public School, Chatsworth Rdtransport
- Chatsworth Rd Opp Chatsworth Island Public Schooltransport
- General Store, Chatsworth Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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