Chester Hill
NSW 2162 · Canterbury-Bankstown
14,007 (2021) → 14,590 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Chester Hill is a moderate growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2162, about 19km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.40M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 17km inland. Chester Hill has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2162 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (9.72%), Lebanon (7.52%), China (4.58%), Iraq (1.57%), Afghanistan (1.53%)
Top languages: Arabic (25.16%), Vietnamese (11.47%), Mandarin (4.72%), Cantonese (4.12%), Urdu (1.48%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1013 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Salamah CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 989
- Chester Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 958
- Chester Hill North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 950
- Chester Hill High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 912
- Rowland Hassall SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 889
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sefton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1033
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1046
- Sefton Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1027
- Old Guildford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 903
- Villawood East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 898
- Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 855
- George Bass SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 979
- Karningul SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 919
- Bass High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 927
- Blaxcell Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 957
- Regents Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 968
- Villawood North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 937
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Chester Hill
Is Chester Hill safe?
Chester Hill has a residential safety score of 63/100, 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 5,483 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Chester Hill?
In Chester Hill, the median house price is $1.40M and the median unit price is $828K. Median weekly house rent is $710.
How far is Chester Hill from Sydney CBD?
Chester Hill is about 19.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 46 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Chester Hill?
Chester Hill has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 940 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Chester Hill?
Chester Hill has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 102 bus stops.