Chatswood, NSW 2067 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Chatswood is a commercial and retail hub on Sydney's Lower North Shore, 10km from the CBD, in the City of Willoughby municipality and anchored by Chatswood station on the Sydney Metro and North Shore line. It has a population of around 25,000 with high overseas-born residents speaking mainly Mandarin and Cantonese at home. Housing comprises family homes in quieter streets alongside high-rise apartments near the business district.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 25,553
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $2,158 /week
- Median personal income
- $938 /week
- Median family income
- $2,455 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Willoughby
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bradfield
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $1,350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,858
- Median house price
- $3,590,000
- Rent share of household income
- 63%
Schools
- Chatswood High School
- Chatswood Public School
- St Pius X College
Transport
- Sydney Metro — Chatswood Station
- North Shore Line — Chatswood Station
Lifestyle & amenities
Multicultural suburb with professionals and families; significant Asian community. Key landmarks include Westfield Chatswood, The Concourse arts centre, and Chatswood Chase shopping centre.
- 97 cafés
- 222 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 62 parks and reserves
- 22 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 libraries
- 19 supermarkets
- 34 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 7.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 49.2% of the 14,973 resolvable premises in Chatswood. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 11.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 2.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 30.8%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 49.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 5.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,644 across postcode 2067 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 938 theft, 246 violent offences, 142 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chatswood?
Chatswood (NSW 2067) had 25,553 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Willoughby local government area.
What is the median rent in Chatswood?
The median advertised rent in Chatswood is $1,350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Chatswood?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Chatswood. Nearest include: Chatswood High School, Chatswood Public School, St Pius X College. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Chatswood?
Chatswood is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (49.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Chatswood?
Across postcode 2067, 1,644 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (938), violent (246), other (142). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Chatswood?
In Chatswood, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (7.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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