Chipping Norton

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

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Chipping Norton statistical area (Lv2) is around 9,620, reflecting an increase of 208 people since the 2021 Census. The population in 2021 was reported as 9,412. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 9,504 in Jun 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,326 persons per square kilometer, above the national average according to AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Chipping Norton has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%, outperforming metropolitan areas. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses 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 ABS data. Future trends project above median population growth for national statistical areas. By 2041, Chipping Norton is expected to grow by 2,153 persons, reflecting a total increase of 25.4% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Chipping Norton when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Chipping Norton has experienced approximately 48 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 242 homes were approved, with an additional 18 approved so far in FY-26. Each new dwelling built has resulted in an average of 2.3 new residents annually over these years.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $378,000. This financial year, $185.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Chipping Norton has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 66th percentile nationally. New developments consist of approximately 33.0% detached dwellings and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current housing pattern of 81.0% houses. This location has around 213 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

Future projections estimate Chipping Norton to add approximately 2,446 residents by 2041. Construction pace is maintaining with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population increases.

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

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 28 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Moorebank Intermodal Precinct, Moore Point, Chipping Norton Lake Scheme, and Hammondville Park Master Plan and Sports Field Upgrade (Stage 2). The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Chipping Norton demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Chipping Norton has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 2.1% as of September 2025.

This is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.6%. There are 5,501 residents in work. Workforce participation is lower than Greater Sydney's, at 55.6% compared to 60.0%.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Manufacturing is particularly specialized, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Professional & technical services are under-represented, at 7.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 4.6%, while labour force increased by 4.5%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.1% and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National projections suggest total employment will expand 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 2023 shows that median income in Chipping Norton is $55,643 and average income stands at $65,420. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $60,573 (median) and $71,216 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 66th percentile ($2,024 weekly) and personal income sits at the 43rd percentile. Income analysis reveals that 34.1% of locals (3,280 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category. After housing, 85.1% of income remains for other expenses and 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

As per the latest Census evaluation in Chipping Norton, 81.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 18.7% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 63.3% houses and 36.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Chipping Norton stood at 40.2%, with mortgaged properties at 38.5% and rented dwellings at 21.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,200, higher than Sydney's average of $2,167. Weekly rent in Chipping Norton was recorded at $500, compared to Sydney's $400. Nationally, Chipping Norton's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents 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, consisting of 45.5% couples with children, 22.7% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.7%, with lone person households at 16.0% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 3 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's university qualification rate is 24.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 33.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 22.2%. Educational participation is high, with 29.8% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.8% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 5.2% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

A total of 63 active public transport stops exist within Chipping Norton. These stops offer a variety of bus services, with 31 individual routes operating collectively to provide 1,046 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents on average located 175 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages at 149 trips per day, which equates to approximately 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 show relatively positive health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions among the general population but higher than national averages for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover stands at approximately 53%, slightly above the average SA2 area's rate (~5,080 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.2% and 5.7% of residents respectively. 73.4% report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 76.4%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.8% (1,712 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 cultural diversity score with 34.7% of its population born overseas and 44.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 61.7% of people in Chipping Norton. Islam comprises 12.0%, lower than the Greater Sydney average of 17.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (17.0%), Other (15.5%) and English (13.5%). Lebanese, Vietnamese, and Greek ethnicities are notably overrepresented in Chipping Norton compared to regional averages.

Chipping Norton's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Chipping Norton is 39 years, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Comparing with Greater Sydney, the 55-64 age group is notably over-represented at 12.3% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.3% to 14.1% of the population, whereas the 35 to 44 age group has decreased from 13.2% to 12.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Chipping Norton, with the 55 to 64 age group expected to grow by 36%, adding 420 people and reaching a total of 1,604 from 1,183. The 35 to 44 age group is forecasted to have modest growth of 0%, with an increase of only 1 resident.