Chullora
Statistical Area - sa2

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, as of August 2025, is approximately 1,503 people. Between the 2021 Census and June 2024, it increased by around 34 individuals (2.3%). This rise can be inferred from ABS estimated resident population data and two validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at about 371 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Chullora's growth rate was approximately 25.1%, surpassing its SA3 area. Overseas migration primarily drove this growth, accounting for around 53.3% of total gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by these data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Chullora is projected to have increased its population by around 99 individuals, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 6.8%.

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

Chullora has averaged approximately three new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, totalling 19 approvals across the past five financial years from FY20 to FY25, with zero approvals so far in FY26. Over these five years, an average of 73 new residents have arrived per year for each dwelling constructed. This indicates that demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically increases prices and competition among buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $120,000, lower than regional levels, offering more affordable housing options. There has been $53 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Chullora has significantly less development activity, 91% below the regional average per person.

This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. However, construction activity has recently intensified. Looking ahead, Chullora is expected to grow by 102 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Chullora has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Eleven projects are identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Significant initiatives include T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line Service, Bankstown City Centre DCP 2024, Salt Pan Creek Channel Repairs, and Campsie Private Hospital. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Chullora has been broadly consistent with national averages

Chullora has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation, an unemployment rate of 3.6% as of June 2025. This is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney at 60.0%. Key industries are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and finance & insurance. Retail trade has lower representation at 7.3% compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

There are 6.8 workers per resident, indicating Chullora is an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8%, labour force grew by 2.5%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6% with unemployment rising slightly. As of Sep-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.41% while the state unemployment rate was 4.3%. National forecasts from May 2025 project employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Chullora's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.

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 2022 indicates Chullora's median taxpayer income is $43,125 and average income is $54,874. Nationally, these figures are lower than the average. Greater Sydney's median income is $56,994 with an average of $80,856. Based on a 10.6% increase since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for March 2025 would be approximately $47,696 (median) and $60,691 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Chullora's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. The $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band captures 31.7% of Chullora residents (476 individuals), similar to regional levels at 30.9%. Higher earners comprise 35.9%, reflecting strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 22.3% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 69th percentile. 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

As per the latest Census evaluation in Chullora, 45.6% of dwellings were houses while 54.3% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas which had 61.5% houses and 38.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Chullora stood at 10.6%, with mortgaged properties at 47.8% and rented ones at 41.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, exceeding Sydney's average of $2,240. The median weekly rent was $500 compared to Sydney's $425. Nationally, Chullora's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were 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 constitute the remaining 16.6%, with lone person households at 14.6% and group households comprising 2.9% of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is 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 high, with 45.9% of residents aged 15+ having university qualifications (26.3% in the broader SA3 area, 30.4% Australia-wide). Bachelor degrees are most common at 32.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational qualifications account for 22.9%, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (12.2%). Current educational participation is high, with 35.4% enrolled in formal education: primary (11.8%), secondary (8.4%), tertiary (7.8%).

Educational facilities seem to lie outside Chullora's immediate boundaries, requiring residents to access schools in neighboring areas.

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 to these stops is rated as good, with residents usually located 212 meters from the nearest one.

On average, there are 290 daily trips across all routes, which equals about 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 show excellent results with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 47%, covering around 709 people, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Asthma and diabetes are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 4.9% and 3.7% of residents respectively. A total of 85.2% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 75.8% across Greater Sydney. Chullora has 11.9% of its population aged 65 and over (178 people), lower than the 15.8% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of 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 a population where 51.9% were born overseas, with 70.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Islam is the predominant religion in Chullora, accounting for 38.4%, compared to 27.9% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Other (28.5%), Chinese (15.6%), and Vietnamese (9.9%).

These percentages are higher than the regional averages of 20.1%, 7.6%, and 3.4% respectively. Notably, Korean (6.9%) is overrepresented in Chullora compared to the regional average of 0.7%. Similarly, Lebanese (8.8%) and Macedonian (1.3%) are also disproportionately represented compared to their regional averages of 14.9% and 1.7% respectively.

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 the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and significantly lower than 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 55-64 age group from 7.9% to 10.8%, and the emergence of an 85+ cohort, which grew from 0.0% to 1.7%. Conversely, the 0-4 age group declined from 9.7% to 6.1%, and the 5-14 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 545%, adding 136 residents to reach 161. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 78% of anticipated growth, while both the 45-54 and 15-24 age groups are expected to decrease in number.