Chipping Norton - Moorebank
Statistical Area - sa2

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

As of Aug 2025, Chipping Norton - Moorebank's population is around 22,269, reflecting a 7.0% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 20,813 people. This change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,851 as of June 2024 and an additional 433 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,536 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate exceeded the state's at 7.0% compared to 6.4%, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered SA2 areas and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for uncovered areas.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from these aggregations for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest population numbers, the area is projected to increase by 4,145 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 16.7% over the 17-year period.

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

Chipping Norton - Moorebank has received approximately 217 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports a total of 1,087 approvals over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 49 recorded in FY-26. On average, each new dwelling accommodates around 1.1 residents per year over these five years. The average construction cost of new dwellings is $378,000, which is below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers.

In FY-26 alone, commercial development approvals reached $473.2 million, suggesting strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Chipping Norton - Moorebank has seen slightly higher development activity, with 37.0% more approvals per person over the past five years, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. New building activity consists of 34.0% detached houses and 66.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift from the area's current housing composition of 82.0% houses. This trend may indicate decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles that favour more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 109 people per approval, Chipping Norton - Moorebank is considered a developing area.

By 2041, the area is projected to grow by approximately 3,727 residents. Current construction levels are expected to meet this demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Chipping Norton - Moorebank has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 56 projects that may affect the region. Notable ones include Moorebank Intermodal Precinct, Moore Point, T8 Airport & South Line Improvements, and Chipping Norton Hotel (The Garden Bistro) Development. The following list highlights those most relevant.

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Chipping Norton - Moorebank ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Chipping Norton - Moorebank has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.8%.

As of June 2025, 12,138 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is 57.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing has notably high employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services have limited presence with 7.2% employment compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.6, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.8%, while labour force grew by 4.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. As of September 2025, NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Chipping Norton - Moorebank's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

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

Chipping Norton - Moorebank's median income among taxpayers was $58,235 and average income stood at $68,467 in financial year 2022. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of March 2025 is approximately $64,408 and estimated average income is $75,725. Census data shows household income ranks at the 74th percentile ($2,120 weekly) and personal income at the 51st percentile. The largest income bracket comprises 34.4% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (7,660 residents), similar to broader trends across the area showing 30.9% in the same category. High housing costs consume 16.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 73rd 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

Dwelling structure in Chipping Norton-Moorebank, as per the latest Census, consisted of 81.8% houses and 18.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 63.3% houses and 36.8% 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, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in the area was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Chipping Norton-Moorebank's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,400 vs Australia's average of $1,863, while 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 comprise the remaining 17.1%, with lone person households at 15.2% and group households making up 1.9%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.0.

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 most prevalent at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are held by 33.5% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 21.6%. Educational participation is high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: primary (11.7%), secondary (8.4%), and tertiary (5.0%).

Six schools operate within Chipping Norton - Moorebank, educating approximately 2,781 students. The area has balanced educational opportunities, typical of Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1032). School places per 100 residents are lower than the regional average (12.5 vs. 16.7), indicating some students may attend schools in nearby areas. Note that for schools with 'n/a' enrolments, please refer to their parent campus.

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

The analysis of public transportation in the Chipping Norton - Moorebank area shows that there are currently 132 active transport stops operating. These stops offer a variety of bus services. A total of 34 individual routes serve these stops, collectively providing 1,383 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 183 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 197 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Chipping Norton - Moorebank is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Chipping Norton-Moorebank demonstrates above-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population. However, this prevalence is higher than the national average for older and at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 54% of the total population (~11,958 people) has private health cover, compared to 50.4% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.5% and 6.0% of residents respectively. 75.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.4% across Greater Sydney. The area has 15.3% of residents aged 65 and over (3,404 people), which is higher than the 12.8% in Greater Sydney.

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 ranks high in cultural diversity, with 34.6% of its residents born overseas and 44.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion here, accounting for 61.5% of the population, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 47.0%. Islam, however, is underrepresented at 11.0%, lower than the regional average of 17.4%.

Regarding ancestry, Australians comprise 17.0%, Others make up 16.7%, and English follows at 13.7%. Notably, Lebanese (7.7%), Greek (5.5%), and Vietnamese (5.3%) ethnic groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 5.2%, 2.3%, and 3.6% respectively.

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

The median age in Chipping Norton - Moorebank is 37 years, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 5-14 age group comprises 15.0% of the population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort makes up 11.8%, lower than Greater Sydney's figure. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.6% to 13.4%. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 cohort has decreased from 15.4% to 14.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Chipping Norton - Moorebank's age structure. Notably, the 55 to 64 group is projected to grow by 29%, adding 680 people and reaching a total of 3,017 from its current figure of 2,336. Conversely, the 35 to 44 group is projected to decrease by 162 residents.