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 1,526 as of May 2026, reflecting an increase of 57 people since the 2021 Census. The population in 2021 was 1,469 people. This change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data: 1,524 in June 2025 and an additional 67 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 376 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Chullora's compound annual growth rate was 11.0%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 58.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, 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. Based on projected demographic shifts, Chullora is expected to increase by 56 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 3.5% in total over the 16-year period.

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

Chullora has seen only 2 residential development approvals in the past five years. The absence of significant development activity suggests an established suburb with limited new construction opportunities. This can support existing property values, though buyers should note that the market may be relatively stable with fewer transactions occurring.

Relative to Greater Sydney, Chullora has significantly less development activity currently. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties in the area. However, it is noted that construction activity has intensified recently. Nationally, this activity remains below average, reflecting the area's maturity and potentially indicating possible planning constraints.

Chullora has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Eight projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key 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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AreaSearch analysis indicates Chullora maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Chullora has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 4.0% in the past year, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth was estimated at 4.9%.

As of December 2025, the unemployment rate was 0.2% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation was higher at 75.3%. A significant 47.3% worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns.

Dominant sectors include health care & social assistance and professional & technical services. Retail trade had lower representation at 7.3% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. There were 6.8 workers per resident in Chullora, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.9%, labour force by 5.4%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Chullora's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localized population projections.

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 2023 indicates Chullora SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $46,686 and an average of $56,676. Both figures are below the national average. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median was $60,817 with an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Chullora would be approximately $51,504 (median) and $62,525 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Chullora cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. Income distribution reveals that 31.7% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (483 people), similar to the regional pattern where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Notably, 35.9% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting prosperous pockets driving local economic activity. High housing costs consume 22.3% of income, yet 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 45.6% houses and 54.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Chullora was at 10.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.8% and rented ones at 41.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Chullora was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Chullora's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 versus 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%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 45.9% hold university qualifications, compared to 26.3% in the SA3 area and 30.4% nationally (Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, Aug 2016). University qualifications include bachelor degrees at 32.7%, postgraduate qualifications at 11.2%, and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational pathways account for 22.9%, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 12.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 35.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education (New South Wales Department of Education, Schooling in NSW, Dec 2020). This includes 11.8% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 7.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Chullora has 24 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 10 different routes that together facilitate 1,565 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is rated as good, with residents typically located 212 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 87%, while trains are used by 10% of residents. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling in Chullora, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 47.3% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 223 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 65 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 based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 48% of Chullora's total population (~724 people) has private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (affecting 4.9% of residents) and diabetes (3.7%), while 85.2% report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Chullora has 12.5% of residents aged 65 and over (191 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Senior health outcomes align with national rankings and are broadly in line with the general 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, comprising 38.4%, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Other (28.5%), Chinese (15.6%), and Vietnamese (9.9%), all substantially higher than their respective regional averages of 16.0%, 8.4%, and 1.8%.

Notable ethnic group representations include Korean at 6.9% (regional average: 1.1%), Lebanese at 8.8% (2.6%), and Macedonian at 1.3% (0.4%).

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 (18.9%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (9.7%). Post-2021 Census data indicates demographic aging with the median age increasing from 31 to 32 years. The 55-64 age group has grown from 7.9% to 11.1%, while the 65-74 cohort has increased from 5.7% to 7.8%. Conversely, the 0-4 cohort has declined from 9.7% to 5.5%, and the 5-14 group has dropped from 13.6% to 10.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Chullora's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 370%, adding 93 residents to reach 119. Residents aged 65 and older represent 77% of anticipated growth, while both the 45-54 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in number.