Chifley vs Farrer
The verdict
Chifley rates higher for liveability (82 vs 59). Farrer is closer to the coast (103.9 km vs 107.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Farrer rates higher (100 vs 54/100 in Chifley).
Scores
ChifleyFarrer
| Chifley | Farrer | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 63 |
| Transport | 44 | 46 |
| Education | 91 | 88 |
| Liveability | 82 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chifley | Farrer | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,680 | 3,787 |
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,347 | $2,540 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.8% | 62.1% |
| Born in Australia | 67.3% | 70.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Chifley — · Farrer —
Property
| Chifley | Farrer | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Chifley | Farrer | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 224 | 26 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 261 | 79 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 261 | 106 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,239 | 687 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chifley | Farrer | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,113 |
Transport
| Chifley | Farrer | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 45 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Chifley | Farrer | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 615 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 1 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 56 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 107.2 km | 103.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.4 km | 10.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Chifley | Farrer | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,680 | 3,787 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,803 | 3,840 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chifley or Farrer?
Farrer has the higher residential safety score (Chifley 54/100 vs Farrer 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Chifley or Farrer?
Farrer has the higher transport score (Chifley 44/100 vs Farrer 46/100).
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