Chippendale
NSW 2008 · Sydney
7,803 (2021) → 9,291 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Chippendale is a moderate growth suburb in Sydney, NSW 2008, about 2km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.10M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 89/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Chippendale has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 44/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2008 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (19.62%), Indonesia (5.64%), Thailand (2.99%), Hong Kong (2.5%), Malaysia (2.38%)
Top languages: Mandarin (22%), Cantonese (4.73%), Indonesian (4.27%), Thai (2.73%), Spanish (2.11%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
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 1105 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Australian Performing Arts Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 0.6kmICSEA 1103
- Key CollegeSecondary · Independent · 0.6kmICSEA 909
- International Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 1170
- GOAL CollegeSecondary · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 1027
- Inner Sydney High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1104
- Redfern Jarjum CollegePrimary · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 667
- Westbourne College SydneySecondary · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 1153
- Glebe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 982
- Ultimo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1088
- Darlington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1030
- Sydney Distance Education Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1094
- Oasis College Surry HillsSecondary · Independent · 1.3km
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 Chippendale
Is Chippendale safe?
Chippendale has a residential safety score of 44/100, 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 8,305 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Chippendale?
In Chippendale, the median house price is $2.10M and the median unit price is $782K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Chippendale from Sydney CBD?
Chippendale is about 1.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 17 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Chippendale?
Chippendale has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Chippendale?
Chippendale has a transport score of 89/100 and 7 bus stops.