Chisholm, NSW 2322 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Chisholm is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2322, home to 4,577 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Cessnock local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 130 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,577
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $2,755 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,164 /week
- Median family income
- $2,796 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Maitland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $550 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,344
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Metford Public School
- Hunter River Community School
- Thornton Public School
- Tenambit Public School
- Ashtonfield Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 27 bus stops
- Settlers Bvd Before Duskdarter St
- Settlers Bvd After Duskdarter St
- Settlers Bvd After Tigerhawk Dr
- Settlers Bvd Before Tigerhawk Dr
- St Aloysius Primary School, Tigerhawk Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 15 parks and reserves
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 19.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 91.1% of the 1,084 resolvable premises in Chisholm. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 91.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 6.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,624 across postcode 2322 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 537 violent offences, 369 theft, 196 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chisholm?
Chisholm (NSW 2322) had 4,577 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Maitland local government area.
What is the median rent in Chisholm?
The median advertised rent in Chisholm is $550/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Chisholm?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Chisholm covering government sectors. Nearest include: Metford Public School (2.1 km), Hunter River Community School (2.2 km), Thornton Public School (2.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Chisholm?
Chisholm is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (91.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Chisholm?
Across postcode 2322, 1,624 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (537), theft (369), vehicle theft (196). 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 Chisholm?
In Chisholm, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (19.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Chisholm?
27 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Chisholm centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus 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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