Chifley
NSW 2036 · Randwick
3,490 (2021) → 3,699 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Randwick local government area (est. 145,302 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Chifley is a stable suburb in Randwick, NSW 2036, about 11km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.76M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 57/100, and is right by the coast. Chifley has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 46/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2036 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.12%), New Zealand (1.92%), China (1.63%), Ireland (1.55%), South Africa (1.23%)
Top languages: Greek (2.69%), French (2.15%), Mandarin (1.78%), Cantonese (1.75%), Spanish (1.58%)
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 1084 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Chifley Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 954
- Matraville Sports High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 930
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Andrew's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1090
- La Perouse Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 920
- Malabar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1068
- Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 934
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School MatravillePrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1078
- St Spyridon CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1093
- Matraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1046
- St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1109
- Corpus Christi College MaroubraSecondary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1043
- Aspect South East Sydney School, MaroubraPrimary · Independent · 2.7km
- The Bowen CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 910
- South Sydney High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1037
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Chifley
Is Chifley safe?
Chifley has a residential safety score of 46/100, 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 4,441 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Chifley?
In Chifley, the median house price is $2.76M and the median unit price is $2.32M. Median weekly house rent is $1,470.
How far is Chifley from Sydney CBD?
Chifley is about 11.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 45 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Chifley?
Chifley has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 942 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Chifley?
Chifley has a transport score of 57/100 and 28 bus stops.