Chullora

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

Chullora's population was around 1,500 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 31 people from the 2021 Census figure of 1,469 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 1,506 in June 2024 and one additional validated address since the Census date. The population density was 370 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Chullora's population grew at a compound annual growth rate of 25.1%, driven primarily by overseas migration contributing approximately 53.3% of overall population gains. AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data.

Growth rates by age group were applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Chullora's population is projected to increase by 99 persons, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 7.0%.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Chullora according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Chullora has seen minimal dwelling approvals in recent years, totalling 2 homes over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25. As of FY-26, 0 approvals have been recorded. This low supply, averaging 73 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed, has led to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures for new homes, which are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $120,000. In comparison, Greater Sydney shows substantially increased construction activity.

Commercial development approvals in Chullora totalled $53.0 million this financial year, indicating robust local business investment despite the constrained new residential construction. This level is under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations.

Chullora has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of a region can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line Service, Bankstown City Centre DCP 2024, Salt Pan Creek Channel Repairs, and Henry Lawson Drive Upgrade Program. The following list details those likely to be most relevant:.

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The labour market in Chullora demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Chullora has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.6% as of June 2025.

This rate is 0.6% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Chullora is similar to Greater Sydney's at 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance.

Retail trade has a limited presence with 7.3% employment compared to the regional average of 9.3%. As of the Census, there are 6.8 workers for every resident in Chullora, indicating it functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8% while labour force increased by 2.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points in Chullora. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points during this period. Providing broader context, state-level data up to Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within Chullora. These projections estimate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Chullora's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows median income in Chullora SA2 was $43,125 and average income was $54,874. In Greater Sydney, median income was $56,994 and average income was $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year ending June 2022, current estimates for Chullora are approximately $48,563 (median) and $61,794 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 data indicates incomes in Chullora cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 31.7% of locals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, reflecting regional patterns where 30.9% fall within this range. Notably, 35.9% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 22.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 68th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Chullora features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Chullora's dwelling structure in its latest Census comprised 45.6% houses and 54.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 61.5% houses and 38.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Chullora was at 10.6%, with the rest mortgaged (47.8%) or rented (41.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,240. Median weekly rent in Chullora was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $425. Nationally, Chullora's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 83.4% of all households, including 47.4% couples with children, 21.8% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 16.6%, with lone person households at 14.6% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

The educational profile of Chullora exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Chullora's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 45.9% have university qualifications, compared to 26.3% in the SA3 area and 30.4% nationally (Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census 2021). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.2%. Vocational pathways account for 22.9%, with advanced diplomas making up 10.7% and certificates 12.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 35.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 7.8% pursuing tertiary education (New South Wales Department of Education, Enrolment Data, 2022).

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

Chullora has 22 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 8 different routes that together facilitate 2,032 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is considered good, with residents typically residing just 212 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 290 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 92 weekly trips per individual stop.

Chullora's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Chullora's health outcomes data shows exceptional results with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~708 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and diabetes, affecting 4.9% and 3.7% of residents respectively. 85.2% of residents declare they are completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 75.8%. Chullora has 11.9% of residents aged 65 and over (178 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

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

Chullora has one of the most diverse populations in Australia, with 51.9% born overseas and 70.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion is Islam, accounting for 38.4%, compared to 27.9% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (28.5%), Chinese (15.6%), and Vietnamese (9.9%).

Notably, Korean (6.9%) and Lebanese (8.8%) groups are overrepresented in Chullora compared to regional averages.

Chullora hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Chullora's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Chullora has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (18.7%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.9%). Post-2021 Census data shows demographic aging in Chullora, with the median age increasing from 31 to 32 years. Key changes include the growth of the 55 to 64 age group from 7.9% to 10.8%, and the emergence of an 85+ cohort at 1.7%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group declined from 9.7% to 6.1%, and the 5 to 14 age group dropped from 13.6% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Chullora's age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 547%, adding 136 residents to reach 161. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 78% of the population growth, while both the 45 to 54 and 15 to 24 age groups are anticipated to decrease in number.