Chipping Norton - Moorebank

Chipping Norton - Moorebank lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Chipping Norton - Moorebank's population is around 22,439 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,626 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,813 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,250 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 462 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,548 persons per square kilometer. Chipping Norton - Moorebank's growth rate of 7.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the state average of 7.1%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 46.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for the area, expected to increase by 3,783 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 16.0% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Chipping Norton - Moorebank among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Chipping Norton - Moorebank averaged approximately 217 new dwelling approvals annually from FY-21 to FY-25. A total of 1,087 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 147 approved in FY-26. On average, 1.1 new residents arrived per new home each year between FY-21 and FY-25.

In FY-26, commercial approvals amounted to $473.2 million, indicating significant local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Chipping Norton - Moorebank exhibited 38.0% more development per person over the five-year period, offering diverse buyer choices while sustaining existing property values. Recent construction comprised 34.0% detached dwellings and 66.0% townhouses or apartments, a shift from the current housing mix of 82.0% houses. This change reflects reduced availability of development sites and evolving lifestyle demands. With around 109 people per dwelling approval, Chipping Norton - Moorebank displays growth area characteristics.

By 2041, the area is projected to gain approximately 3,590 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should adequately meet demand, presenting favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Chipping Norton - Moorebank has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 53 potential impact projects. Key ones include Moorebank Intermodal Precinct, Hammondville Park Master Plan and Sports Field Upgrade (Stage 2), Moore Point, Georges Cove Marina. Below is a detailed list of those likely most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Chipping Norton - Moorebank demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Chipping Norton - Moorebank has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 2.3% as of December 2025. Employment grew by an estimated 5.2% over the past year.

As of that date, 12,327 residents were in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was at 72.1%, close to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 42.7% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 7.2% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. There are 0.6 workers for each resident, indicating local employment opportunities above the norm. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 5.2%, while labour force grew by 5.1%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Chipping Norton - Moorebank's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The median taxpayer income in Chipping Norton - Moorebank SA2 is $63,465 and the average is $72,856 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $70,015 (median) and $80,375 (average). Census data shows household income ranks at the 73rd percentile ($2,120 weekly), while personal income is at the 51st percentile. The earnings band of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 34.4% of the community (7,719 individuals). High housing costs consume 16.8% of income, but disposable income ranks at the 72nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Chipping Norton - Moorebank is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Chipping Norton-Moorebank, as per the latest Census data, 81.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 18.2% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Chipping Norton-Moorebank stood at 33.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.3% and rented ones at 22.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,400, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area was $500, higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Chipping Norton-Moorebank's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Chipping Norton - Moorebank features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 82.9% of all households, including 47.3% couples with children, 21.8% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for 17.1%, with lone person households at 15.2% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Chipping Norton - Moorebank performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate is 25.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (21.6%). Educational participation is high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.7% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The transport analysis indicates that there are 157 active transport stops operating within Chipping Norton - Moorebank. These stops consist of a mix of buses serviced by 34 individual routes, collectively providing 1,432 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 183 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. The dominant mode of transport for these residents is car at 88%, with train usage at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 42.7% of residents work from home, possibly reflecting COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 204 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Chipping Norton - Moorebank's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows positive outcomes for Chipping Norton - Moorebank residents. Mortality rates and health conditions are broadly in line with national benchmarks.

Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher among older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover rate is high at approximately 55% (12,431 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.5 and 6.0% of residents respectively. 75.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. There are 15.2% (3,403 people) aged 65 and over, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

Chipping Norton - Moorebank is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Chipping Norton-Moorebank has a high level of cultural diversity, with 34.6% of its population born overseas and 44.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Chipping Norton-Moorebank, comprising 61.5% of the population. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 11.0% of the population versus 6.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (17.0%), Other (16.7%), and English (13.7%), with English notably lower than the regional average of 19.0%. Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: Lebanese at 7.7% compared to 2.6%, Greek at 5.5% versus 1.9%, and Vietnamese at 5.3% against 1.8%.

Chipping Norton - Moorebank's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Chipping Norton-Moorebank's median age is 37 years, matching Greater Sydney's figure and remaining comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 5-14 age group makes up 15.0% of the population compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort constitutes 11.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.6% to 13.8%, whereas the 35-44 cohort has decreased from 15.4% to 14.2% and the 65-74 group has fallen from 8.8% to 7.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Chipping Norton-Moorebank's age structure. The 55-64 group is expected to grow by 26%, adding 615 people to reach a total of 2,990 from the current figure of 2,374. Conversely, the 35-44 group is projected to decrease by 125 residents.