Chatswood
NSW 2067 · Willoughby
25,553 (2021) → 27,958 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Chatswood is a moderate growth suburb in Willoughby, NSW 2067, about 9km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.55M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Chatswood has an overall score of 99/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 86/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (20.12%), Hong Kong (5.54%), South Korea (4.3%), India (3.96%), Japan (2.52%)
Top languages: Mandarin (23.28%), Cantonese (12.3%), Korean (4.79%), Japan (3.03%), Hindi (1.95%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1134 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1150
- St Pius X CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1147
- Chatswood Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1145
- Chatswood High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1133
- Mercy Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1129
Nearby (within 10km)
- Roseville CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1187
- Artarmon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1165
- Roseville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1172
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1159
- Willoughby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1146
- Willoughby Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1147
- Lindfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1156
- Aurora CollegeSecondary · Government · 2km
- Lindfield Learning VillageCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 1160
- Castle Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1169
- Lane Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1175
- Mowbray Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1150
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Chatswood
Is Chatswood safe?
Chatswood has a residential safety score of 86/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 12,813 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Chatswood?
In Chatswood, the median house price is $3.55M and the median unit price is $1.06M. Median weekly house rent is $1,300.
How far is Chatswood from Sydney CBD?
Chatswood is about 8.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 26 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Chatswood?
Chatswood has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1141 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Chatswood?
Chatswood has a transport score of 100/100, including 1 train station and 104 bus stops.