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 is 1,506 as of November 2025. This figure represents a 37-person increase from the 2021 Census total of 1,469 people, indicating a 2.5% rise since then. The population estimate for June 2024 was 1,506, with one additional validated address recorded after the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 371 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Chullora has shown robust growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 25.1%, surpassing the SA3 area's growth rate. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 53.3% of overall population gains in 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, AreaSearch employs NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 using the 2021 Census as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, Chullora is expected to increase by approximately 99 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 6.6% over the 17-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. This lack of 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 due to fewer transactions.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Chullora records markedly lower building activity. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. However, construction activity has intensified recently in the area. Despite this, the level of construction activity remains under the national average, indicating the suburb's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that may affect this region. Notable ones include the 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 most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Chullora has been broadly consistent with national averages

Chullora has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 3.9% as of September 2025. This is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.0%. There were 917 residents in work, and workforce participation was high at 77.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 47.3% of residents worked from home.

Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance. Retail trade had lower representation at 7.3% versus the regional average of 9.3%. There were 6.8 workers for every resident as at the Census, indicating that Chullora functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.0% and labour force increased by 4.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%, labour force expand by 2.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Chullora's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Chullora SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $46,686 and an average income of $56,676. These figures are lower than the national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 for Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $50,822 and average income is around $61,697 as of that date. Census 2021 data shows incomes in Chullora cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. Income distribution indicates that 31.7% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 35.9% earning over $3,000 weekly. 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

As of the latest Census, dwelling structures in Chullora were composed of 45.6% houses and 54.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area 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 in the area was $2,600, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Chullora was $500, higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Chullora's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 compared to 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 16.6%, with lone person households at 14.6% and group households making up 2.9%. The median household size is 3.2 people, 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

Educational attainment in Chullora is notably high, with 45.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications as of 2016 Census data. This figure exceeds the SA3 area average of 26.3% and the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational pathways account for 22.9% of qualifications, 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 as of the same Census data. 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 operational public transport stops, serving a mix of bus routes. These routes total 10, offering 1,565 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 212 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode at 87%, while train usage stands at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 47.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 223 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 65 weekly trips per individual stop.

Chullora's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Chullora's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were notably low, especially among younger cohorts who had a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover was found to be quite low at approximately 48% of the total population (around 715 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%.

Nationally, the average is 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in Chullora were asthma and diabetes, affecting 4.9 and 3.7% of residents respectively. Notably, 85.2% of residents declared they were completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The area has 11.9% of residents aged 65 and over (179 people), which is lower than Greater Sydney's 15.3%. Health outcomes among seniors in Chullora are particularly strong but rank slightly lower nationally when compared to 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 high level of cultural diversity, with 51.9% of its population born overseas and 70.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Chullora is Islam, comprising 38.4% of the population, which is significantly higher compared to Greater Sydney's average of 6.8%. The top three ancestry groups in Chullora are Other (28.5%), Chinese (15.6%), and Vietnamese (9.9%), all of which exceed the regional averages of 16.0%, 8.4%, and 1.8% respectively.

Notably, Korean (6.9%), Lebanese (8.8%), and Macedonian (1.3%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Chullora compared to their respective regional averages of 1.1%, 2.6%, and 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 percentage 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 increase of the 85+ cohort from 0.0% to 1.7%. Conversely, the 0-4 cohort 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 Chullora's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 544%, adding 136 residents to reach 161. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 78% of the population growth, while both the 45-54 and 15-24 age groups will see reduced numbers.