Chipping Norton

Chipping Norton has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Chipping Norton's population was recorded as 9,412 people in the 2021 Census. By Nov 2025, this had increased to around 9,845, reflecting a rise of 433 people (4.6%). This increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 9,660 following examination of the ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 85 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,357 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Chipping Norton has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%, outperforming the metropolitan area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods in the suburb.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections 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. Future population trends project an above median growth, with the suburb expected to grow by 2,152 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 22.6% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Chipping Norton among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Chipping Norton has experienced around 60 dwellings receiving development approval per year. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 301 homes were approved, with an additional 14 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 1.9 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand dynamic, fostering stable market conditions. The average construction cost value of new properties is $378,000, which is lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. There have been $47.6 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating strong local business investment. Comparatively, Chipping Norton has 16.0% less new development per person relative to Greater Sydney but ranks among the 71st percentile of areas assessed nationally. In terms of building activity, 32.0% are detached houses while 68.0% are townhouses or apartments.

This shift towards denser development provides accessible entry options and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This trend marks a significant departure from the current housing pattern, which is predominantly composed of houses (81.0%). The location has approximately 182 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. Future projections estimate Chipping Norton will add around 2,220 residents by 2041, according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Chipping Norton has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Moorebank Intermodal Precinct, Moore Point, Chipping Norton Lake Scheme, and Chipping Norton Hotel (The Garden Bistro) Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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Chipping Norton ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Chipping Norton has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 5.0%.

As of June 2025, 5,487 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is somewhat below standard at 55.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area shows strong specialization in manufacturing with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 7.1% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 5.0% alongside labour force growth of 5.1%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, and a rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Chipping Norton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Chipping Norton had a median taxpayer income of $55,643 and an average of $65,420. These figures align with national averages. Greater Sydney's median was $56,994 and average was $80,856. Based on 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $62,660 (median) and $73,669 (average). Census data indicates household income ranks at the 66th percentile ($2,024 weekly), with personal income at the 43rd percentile. Income analysis reveals that 34.1% of locals (3,357 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 30.9%. After housing expenses, 85.1% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Chipping Norton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Chipping Norton, according to the latest Census evaluation, 81.3% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 18.7% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas where 63.3% were houses and 36.8% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Chipping Norton stood at 40.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.5% and rented ones at 21.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Chipping Norton was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Chipping Norton's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,200 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Chipping Norton features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 82.3% of all households, including 45.5% couples with children, 22.7% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 17.7%, with lone person households comprising 16.0% and group households making up 1.8%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

Educational attainment in Chipping Norton aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area has lower university qualification rates at 24.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 33.4% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 22.2%. Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.8% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 5.2% in tertiary education. The area's five schools have a combined enrollment of 2,268 students, serving typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1041). There are three primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds regional averages, with 23.0 places per 100 residents compared to the region's 16.6, indicating it serves as an educational center for the broader area. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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

Chipping Norton has 62 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These are served by 31 different routes that together offer 1,018 weekly passenger trips. The town's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average just 175 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 145 trips per day across all routes, which works out to about 16 weekly trips per individual stop.

Chipping Norton's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Chipping Norton residents have a relatively positive health profile, with low prevalence rates for common conditions among the general population. However, these rates are higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover is held by approximately 53% of Chipping Norton's total population (~5,199 people), slightly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 50.4%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis (7.2%) and asthma (5.7%), with 73.4% of residents reporting no medical ailments. This compares to 76.4% across Greater Sydney. Chipping Norton has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 17.8% (1,752 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 12.8%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Chipping Norton 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 34.7% of its population born overseas and 44.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Chipping Norton, making up 61.7% of the population. However, Islam is notably overrepresented compared to the Greater Sydney average, comprising 12.0% of Chipping Norton's population.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian at 17.0%, Other at 15.5%, and English at 13.5%. Notably, Lebanese, Vietnamese, and Greek ethnicities are overrepresented in Chipping Norton compared to regional averages: Lebanese is 8.2% versus 5.2%, Vietnamese is 6.7% versus 3.6%, and Greek is 6.0% versus 2.3%.

Chipping Norton's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Chipping Norton is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Chipping Norton at 12.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.3% to 14.2%, and the 35 to 44 age group has decreased from 13.2% to 12.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Chipping Norton. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 180%, reaching 633 people from 226. Conversely, the 35 to 44 age group is expected to decrease by 26 residents.