Chippendale, NSW 2008 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Chippendale is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2008, home to 7,803 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Sydney local government area and roughly 3 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,803
- Median age
- 28 years
- Median household income
- $1,606 /week
- Median personal income
- $882 /week
- Median family income
- $2,304 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.2
- Local government area
- Sydney
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - City and Inner South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Sydney
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $520 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,409
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Darlington Public School
- Newtown North Public School
- Glebe Public School
- Central Sydney Intensive English High School
- Alexandria Park Community School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 train stops, 30 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 44 train stops, 4 metro stops, 8 tram stops, 176 bus stops
- City Rd After Cleveland St
- University Of Sydney, City Rd
- Redfern Station, Platform 1
- Waterloo Station, Platform 1
- Central Chalmers Street Light Rail
Lifestyle & amenities
- 204 cafés
- 263 restaurants
- 90 pubs and bars
- 237 parks and reserves
- 31 gyms and fitness centres
- 8 libraries
- 30 supermarkets
- 78 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), 3.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Building serves 57.3% of the 3,559 resolvable premises in Chippendale. Most premises here are in apartment buildings served by fibre to the basement and existing in-building copper. Real-world speeds depend on the in-building wiring.
- Fibre to the Premises: 13.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 28.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 57.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 1.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 789 across postcode 2008 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 415 theft, 116 violent offences, 74 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chippendale?
Chippendale (NSW 2008) had 7,803 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 28. It sits within the Sydney local government area.
What is the median rent in Chippendale?
The median advertised rent in Chippendale is $520/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Chippendale?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Chippendale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Darlington Public School (0.4 km), Newtown North Public School (0.8 km), Glebe Public School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Chippendale?
Chippendale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (57.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Chippendale?
Across postcode 2008, 789 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (415), violent (116), vehicle theft (74). 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 Chippendale?
In Chippendale, 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 (3.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Chippendale?
232 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Chippendale centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 30 bus stops, 12 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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