Chipping Norton - Moorebank
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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 is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 21,851 as of June 2024 and an additional 433 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 1,536 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Chipping Norton - Moorebank's growth exceeded the state's 6.4%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, an above median population growth is projected, with the area expected to increase by 4,145 persons, reflecting a 16.7% total increase over the 17 years.

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

Chipping Norton-Moorebank has seen approximately 170 dwellings granted development approval each year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces this data on a financial year basis, totalling 850 approvals over the past five years from FY20 to FY25, with 49 recorded so far in FY26. On average, 1.1 new residents have been associated with each dwelling constructed annually during these five years. This has resulted in a balanced supply and demand scenario, maintaining stable market conditions.

The average cost of developing new dwellings is $378,000, which is below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. In this financial year alone, commercial development approvals have reached $473.2 million, suggesting strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Chipping Norton-Moorebank has experienced a slightly higher rate of development, with 33.0% more approvals per capita over the past five years. This has contributed to maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. The recent building activity shows a shift towards compact living, with 66.0% townhouses or apartments and only 34.0% detached houses.

This trend reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles, offering more diverse and affordable housing options to attract downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. Currently, Chipping Norton-Moorebank has around 109 people per development approval, indicating a developing area. Looking ahead, the area is projected to grow by 3,727 residents by 2041. With the current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, 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 identified 56 projects likely influencing the area. Notable projects include Moorebank Intermodal Precinct, Moore Point, T8 Airport & South Line Improvements, and Chipping Norton Hotel (The Garden Bistro) Development. Below details 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, there were 12,138 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 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 11.5% regionally. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.6, indicating above-norm local employment opportunities. In the past year, employment increased by 4.8%, while the labour force grew by 4.9%, causing a slight rise in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5% and national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's projections from May 2025 forecast national 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, 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

Chipping Norton - Moorebank's income level is higher than average nationally according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ending 30 June 2022. Its median income among taxpayers was $58,235 and the average income stood at $68,467, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By March 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $64,408 and $75,725 respectively, based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year ending 30 June 2022. Census data shows household income ranks at the 74th percentile ($2,120 weekly), while personal income sits at the 51st percentile. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 34.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (7,660 residents). High housing costs consume 16.8% of income, yet 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

The dwelling structure in Chipping Norton - Moorebank, as recorded at the latest Census in 2016, consisted of 81.8% houses and 18.2% other dwellings including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan areas which had 63.3% houses and 36.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Chipping Norton - Moorebank stood at 33.5%, with the remainder being mortgaged (44.3%) or rented (22.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in this area, as of 2019, was $2,400, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure for Chipping Norton - Moorebank was recorded at $500 in 2018, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, mortgage repayments in this area were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863 as of 2020, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 in the same year.

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

Family households are 82.9% of all households, consisting of couples with children (47.3%), couples without children (21.8%), and single parent families (12.6%). Non-family households comprise 17.1%, including lone person households at 15.2% and group households at 1.9%. The median household size is 3.1 people, higher 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 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 such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 21.6%. Educational participation is 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. There are six schools operating within Chipping Norton - Moorebank, educating approximately 2,781 students. These schools demonstrate typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1032) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes four primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. School places per 100 residents are 12.6, below the regional average of 16.7, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Chipping Norton - Moorebank has 132 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 34 different routes that collectively provide 1,383 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 183 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

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 among older and at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 54% of the total population (~11,958 people) have 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 declared 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 has a significant 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, accounting for 61.5% of the population, while Islam comprises 11.0%, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 17.4%. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (17.0%), Other (16.7%), and English (13.7%).

Notably, Lebanese (7.7%) and Greek (5.5%) populations are overrepresented compared to regional averages, while Vietnamese (5.3%) is also notably higher than the regional average of 3.6%.

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

The median age of Chipping Norton - Moorebank is 37 years, matching Greater Sydney's figure and remaining close 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 the present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.6% to 13.4%. During this period, the 35 to 44 age group decreased from 15.4% to 14.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Chipping Norton - Moorebank's age structure. The 55-64 age group is projected to grow by 29%, adding 680 people and reaching a total of 3,017 from the previous figure of 2,336. Conversely, the 35-44 age group is expected to decrease by 162 residents.