NSW · Canada Bay Council
Chiswick, 2046
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Canada Bay, Chiswick is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Sitting close to the city centre, it is easy to dip into neighbouring suburbs for work, dining and events. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in community and employment and parks and green space. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,909
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $2,444
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 137 of 1,388
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,875
- Employment rate
- 65.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 54 / 59 / 983
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)
- $800
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,100
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $850
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 242
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)
- 102
- Against the person
- 25
- Against property
- 53
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 35.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 116 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +10%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling84
- Fraud107
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment78
- Malicious Damage To Property80
- Steal From Motor Vehicle79
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
Public transport
18 public transport stops in this suburb
- Blackwall Point Rd After Melrose Cr
- Blackwall Point Rd Opp Allison Park
- Blackwall Point Rd Opp Parkview Rd
- Blackwall Point Rd Opp Withers St
- Chiswick Shops, Blackwall Point Rd
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).
70 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
May 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house29 BLACKWALL POINT ROAD CHISWICK 2046Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2046/-/DP1291134Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure47C BURNS CRESCENT CHISWICK 2046Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation58 BURNS CRESCENT CHISWICK 2046Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure56 BLACKWALL POINT ROAD CHISWICK 2046Determined
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure4 BURNS CRESCENT CHISWICK 2046Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling20 BURNS CRESCENT CHISWICK 2046Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 FORTESCUE STREET CHISWICK 2046Determined
August 2025
- Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure15-17 BIBBY STREET CHISWICK 2046Determined
July 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure15-17 BIBBY STREET CHISWICK 2046Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16B CHISWICK STREET CHISWICK 2046Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 EATON PLACE CHISWICK 2046Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41 BURNS CRESCENT CHISWICK 2046Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure9 BIBBY STREET CHISWICK 2046Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 EATON PLACE CHISWICK 2046Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling20 BURNS CRESCENT CHISWICK 2046Determined
January 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation58 BURNS CRESCENT CHISWICK 2046Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 SWANNELL AVENUE CHISWICK 2046Determined
2024· 8 proposals
December 2024
- Boarding house; Erection of a new structure19 BIBBY STREET CHISWICK 2046Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure56 BLACKWALL POINT ROAD CHISWICK 2046Determined
October 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house7 FORTESCUE STREET CHISWICK 2046Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 SWANNELL AVENUE CHISWICK 2046Withdrawn
July 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Boat launching ramp13 HEZLET STREET CHISWICK 2046Determined
June 2024
- Subdivision37 BLACKWALL POINT ROAD CHISWICK 2046Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 HEZLET STREET CHISWICK 2046Withdrawn
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation58 BURNS CRESCENT CHISWICK 2046Operational consent requested
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure18 FORTESCUE STREET CHISWICK 2046Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8A FORTESCUE STREET CHISWICK 2046Determined
July 2023
- Subdivision of land50 BURNS CRESCENT CHISWICK 2046Determined
April 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs4B FORTESCUE STREET CHISWICK 2046Determined
February 2023
- Boarding house19 BIBBY STREET CHISWICK 2046Determined
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing58 BURNS CRESCENT CHISWICK 2046Determined
2022· 8 proposals
December 2022
- Dual occupancy; Other33, 37 and 41 Burns Crescent ChiswickDetermined
August 2022
- Dwelling; Demolition; Port, wharf, boating facilities13 HEZLET STREET CHISWICK 2046Operational consent issued
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces31 HEZLET STREET CHISWICK 2046Determined
July 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Stormwater management systems; Garages, carports and car parking spaces20 CHISWICK STREET CHISWICK 2046Determined
June 2022
- Change of use2 BECHERT ROAD CHISWICK 2046Determined
May 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing58 BLACKWALL POINT ROAD CHISWICK 2046Determined
- Attached dwelling16 CHISWICK STREET CHISWICK 2046Determined
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition7 FORTESCUE STREET CHISWICK 2046Determined
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
16 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Allison Park, Blackwall Point RdBus stop
- Blackwall Point Rd after Melrose CrBus stop
- Blackwall Point Rd at Parkview RdBus stop
- Blackwall Point Rd opp Allison ParkBus stop
- Blackwall Point Rd opp Parkview RdBus stop
- Blackwall Point Rd opp Riverview StBus stop
- Blackwall Point Rd opp Withers StBus stop
- Chiswick Shops, Blackwall Point RdBus stop
- Chiswick Shops, Blackwall Pt Rd, Set DownBus 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
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Allison ParkPark
- Campbell ParkPark
- Chambers ParkPark
- Chiswick ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
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
- 34.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4456th in Australia
- State rank
- 1418th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #356 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #729 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Allison Park, Blackwall Point Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Blackwall Point Rd after Melrose Cramenitiesbus_stop
- Blackwall Point Rd at Parkview Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Blackwall Point Rd opp Allison Parkamenitiesbus_stop
- Blackwall Point Rd opp Parkview Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Blackwall Point Rd opp Riverview Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Blackwall Point Rd opp Withers Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Chiswick Shops, Blackwall Point Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Chiswick Shops, Blackwall Pt Rd, Set Downamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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