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NSW · Maitland Council

Chisholm, 2322

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Updated

Desirability score

51.7/100
Average

Top 26% of New South Wales' suburbs

85% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Chisholm is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Chisholm is a practical mid-sized suburb in Maitland, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

A younger crowd gives the area energy, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

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 sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in growth momentum and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
4,577
Median age
32
Median household income / week
$2,755
Dwelling vacancy
2.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
36 of 1,445
Median monthly mortgage
$2,344
Employment rate
76.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
88 / 6 / 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.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$575
Houses (January to March 2026)
$670
All types (January to March 2026)
$660
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
245

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
412
Against the person
120
Against property
154
Rate per 1,000 residents
90
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 38 residents
State safety percentile
63.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+6.5%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault181
  • Fraud177
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment235
  • Malicious Damage To Property172
  • Transport Regulatory Offences284

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
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,047
  • St Aloysius Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Bede's Catholic CollegeSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

48 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Dragonfly Dr After Settlers Bvd
  • Dragonfly Dr Before Spotwing St
  • Harvest Blvd Opp Chamomile St
  • Harvest Blvd Opp Seasons Cct
  • Settlers Bvd After Duskdarter St

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

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Exercise caution. Reduce your speed.Suncroft Street, Trampore Esplanade01 May 2025 – 30 Dec 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).

749 planning-related records

2026· 40 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    27 GERANIUM STREET CHISHOLM 2322Additional Information Requested
  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    22 TRAMORE ESPLANADE CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    10 TANTA STREET CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    22 PLUMEGRASS AVENUE CHISHOLM 2322Additional Information Requested
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    24 TERRITORIA PLACE CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    19 TANTA STREET CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool
    85 BILLABONG PARADE CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    26 DUSKDARTER STREET CHISHOLM 2322Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    30 ELLIPSE CIRCUIT CHISHOLM 2322Determined

  • May 2026

  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    5 AURORA WAY CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    14 GLASSPOND STREET CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    13 PENNANT STREET CHISHOLM 2322Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences
    30 REDGATE ROAD CHISHOLM 2322Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    16 CORA WAY CHISHOLM 2322Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    37 GREENLING DRIVE CHISHOLM 2322Additional Information Requested
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    8 CAIRO CLOSE CHISHOLM 2322Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool
    22 TERRITORIA PLACE CHISHOLM 2322Determined
  • Subdivision
    173 MCFARLANES ROAD CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    20 SUNDEW CRESCENT CHISHOLM 2322Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    30 TRAMORE ESPLANADE CHISHOLM 2322Additional Information Requested
  • Subdivision
    2 SETTLERS BOULEVARD CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    9 DARKMOUTH STREET CHISHOLM 2322Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise
    4 HERITAGE DRIVE CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    15 SILVERWISP ROAD CHISHOLM 2322Additional Information Requested

  • April 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    4 RED ARROW CLOSE CHISHOLM 2322Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    64 WATERVALE CIRCUIT CHISHOLM 2322Determined
  • Subdivision
    29 STILLWATER PARADE CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    5 AURORA WAY CHISHOLM 2322Withdrawn
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    14 GLASSPOND STREET CHISHOLM 2322Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    16 CORA WAY CHISHOLM 2322Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    4 MINYA STREET CHISHOLM NSW 2322Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool
    47 SILVERWISP ROAD CHISHOLM 2322Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    90 SETTLERS BOULEVARD CHISHOLM 2322Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    9 Tanta Street, Chisholm, NSW, 2322Determined
  • Advertising and signage; Advertising structure; Business identification sign
    651 RAYMOND TERRACE ROAD CHISHOLM 2322Determined

  • March 2026

  • Demolition; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    6 RED ARROW CLOSE CHISHOLM 2322Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    10 SAGE CRESCENT CHISHOLM 2322Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    90 SETTLERS BOULEVARD CHISHOLM 2322Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    PROPOSED LOT 3209 KILCOTTY CLOSE, CHISHOLMWithdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Proposed Lot 3210 Kilcotty Close, ChisholmWithdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

278 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (9)
  • Dragonfly Dr after Settlers BvdBus stop
  • Dragonfly Dr before Billabong PdeBus stop
  • Dragonfly Dr before Emperor PdeBus stop
  • Dragonfly Dr before Settlers BvdBus stop
  • Forest Dr at Raymond Terrace RdBus stop
  • Forest Dr before Grey Gum CresBus stop
  • Forest Dr opp Grey Gum CresBus stop
  • Harvest Blvd opp Chamomile StBus stop
  • Harvest Blvd opp Seasons CctBus stop

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

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Dragonfly Adventure ParkPark
  • Harvest ParkPark
  • Whitewater ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

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

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Little Zak's AcademyDuskdarter Streetchildcare
  • St Nicholas Early EducationTigerhawk Drivechildcare
  • Tillys Play & Development CentreSeasons Circuitchildcare

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)
11
Parks (OSM)
5

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
51.7/100 — Average
State standing
Top 26% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
1721st in Australia
State rank
549th in NSW
Peer rank
#151 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#383 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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  • Dragonfly Adventure Parkamenitiesplayground

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