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Chatswood West

NSW 2067 • Greater Sydney

1,521
Population (2021)
$162,292
Median Household Income
0.81 km²
Area
$750/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffluentMulticulturalInner CityHistoric

About Chatswood West

Chatswood West is a quiet, leafy suburb in Sydney's lower North Shore, situated just west of the Chatswood CBD within the City of Ryde local government area. Home to around 1,521 residents, the suburb is characterised by its wide tree-lined streets, Federation and post-war homes, and a strong sense of established community. Its median age of 42 and high proportion of families with both-overseas parents reflect a multicultural yet settled neighbourhood increasingly popular with professional families.

Residents enjoy easy access to Chatswood's world-class shopping at Westfield and Pacific Myer, vibrant restaurant strip, and Chatswood Chase without the noise of living in the town centre itself. The suburb is served by several well-regarded schools including Chatswood High School and St Pius X College, making it particularly attractive to families. With a median household income of $3,121 per week and a median mortgage of $4,000 per month, Chatswood West skews affluent, drawing professionals who value proximity to both the CBD and the leafy North Shore lifestyle.

Chatswood West falls under postcode 2067 and is governed by Ryde Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Willoughby electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2067
Urban Area
Hunters Hill - Ryde
LGA / Council
Ryde
Federal Electorate
Bennelong
State Electorate
Willoughby
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.80°, 151.16°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.81 km²
Elevation
31m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Chatswood West for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$2.4M
24 sales · ▼ 11.2% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$750
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$4,000
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
42 years

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Chatswood Station
0.9 km
12 min
Lane Cove Road light stops
0.3 km
4 min

Bus Services

  • 271, 273, 274 — Chatswood Station / Ryde / City 5–25 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
10 km
By Train
20 min to Wynyard via T1 North Shore Line
By Car (Peak)
25–40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
18 min

🛣️ Chatswood Station is a short walk away and offers Metro Northwest services in addition to the T1 North Shore Line.

Walkability Very Walkable

Flat streets make walking to Chatswood's shops, cafes, and station easy from most parts of the suburb.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Ryde Local Government Area, which contains Chatswood West. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
159.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 3.1%
Motor vehicle theft
76.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
205.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
3.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
219.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 2.7%
View all 62 offence types for Ryde →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,499
Census 2021
1,521
▲ 1.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$44,876
Personal Income 2021
$54,964
▲ 22.5% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$54,964 / yr
$1057/wk
Household
$162,292 / yr
$3121/wk
Family
$178,360 / yr
$3430/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 839
Born Overseas 650

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 171
  • 2. England 72
  • 3. Hong Kong 40
  • 4. South Korea 28
  • 5. New Zealand 28
  • 6. United States 26
  • 7. South Africa 25
  • 8. India 21
  • 9. Indonesia 17
  • 10. Iran 17

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 443
Chinese 398
Australian 320
Irish 139
Scottish 105
Italian 48
Dutch 46
German 46
Korean 31
Indian 30

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

425
Both parents born in Australia
856
Both parents born overseas
221
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.5%
Christianity
44.3%
Buddhism
2.7%
Hinduism
1.2%
Judaism
1.1%
Islam
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
76 (5.0%)
5-14 years
219 (14.4%)
15-19 years
93 (6.1%)
20-24 years
79 (5.2%)
25-34 years
116 (7.6%)
35-44 years
228 (15.0%)
45-54 years
220 (14.5%)
55-64 years
188 (12.4%)
65-74 years
161 (10.6%)
75-84 years
95 (6.2%)
85+ years
41 (2.7%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What train stations are near Chatswood West? +

Chatswood Station, on both the T1 North Shore Line and the Metro Northwest, is about 12 minutes' walk from most of Chatswood West.

What is the median house price in Chatswood West? +

Chatswood West is one of the more expensive pockets of the North Shore; median mortgage repayments of around $4,000 per month reflect high property values typical of the 2067 postcode.

What schools are in or near Chatswood West? +

Nearby schools include Chatswood Public School, Chatswood High School (government co-ed), St Pius X College (Catholic boys), Our Lady of Dolours Primary, and Mercy Catholic College.

Is Chatswood West good for families? +

Yes — its quiet streets, good schools, parks, and proximity to Chatswood's amenities make it very popular with families. The 2021 Census recorded a median age of 42 and an average household size of 3.

What is the average income in Chatswood West? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Chatswood West is about $1,057 per week (around $55,000 per year). The median household income is $3,121 per week and the median family income is $3,430 per week.

What is the age profile of Chatswood West? +

The median age in Chatswood West is 42. The largest age group is 35–44 (228 residents, around 15%). Around 26% of residents are under 20 and about 20% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Chatswood West a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Chatswood West is part of the Ryde LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Chatswood West? +

Chatswood West had a population of 1,521 at the 2021 Census, up 1.5% from 1,499 in 2016.

How much is rent in Chatswood West? +

In Chatswood West, the median weekly rent is $750, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $4,000 (2021 Census).