Chiswick

An assessment of population growth drivers in Chiswick reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Chiswick is around 2,922, reflecting an increase of 13 people since the 2021 Census. This increase corresponds to a growth rate of approximately 0.4%. The resident population estimate of 2,910 by AreaSearch, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date, supports this figure. This results in a population density ratio of 5,729 persons per square kilometer, placing Chiswick within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

Population projections for Chiswick are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data 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 former. Aggregated SA2-level projections indicate an expected increase of 57 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of approximately 1.5% over the 17-year period.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Chiswick averaged around 15 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 75 homes were approved, with another 16 so far in FY-26.

The population has declined recently, suggesting that new supply has likely kept up with demand, offering good choice to buyers. This financial year, $2.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney, where Chiswick has 18.0% less new development per person. Nationally, Chiswick ranks among the 89th percentile of areas assessed for building activity, which has accelerated in recent years. New development consists of 33.0% standalone homes and 67.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living that creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests at Census (17.0%), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 85 people per dwelling approval, Chiswick shows characteristics of a low-density area. Population forecasts indicate that Chiswick will gain 45 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

The area's performance is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure. Two projects are identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area: Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy (PRCUTS) - Stage 2, and Henley Precinct Masterplan. Other notable projects include Sydney Metro West - Trains, Systems, Maintenance and Operations, and Residential Projects Across Sydney. The following list details those most relevant to the area.

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Employment performance in Chiswick exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Chiswick has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. As of December 2025, 1,846 residents are employed while the participation rate is 75.9%, higher than Greater Sydney's 70.2%.

A notable 57.6% of residents work from home. Leading industries include finance & insurance, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Finance & insurance employment is at 1.8 times the regional average. However, health care & social assistance employs only 11.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 14.1%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Chiswick's labour force decreased by 2.2%, with employment down by 2.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 14.2% over ten years for Chiswick, based on its current employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Chiswick suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $89,410 and an average level of $134,150. These figures place Chiswick in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's levels of $60,817 and $83,023 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for median income are approximately $97,332 and average income is around $146,036 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household incomes in Chiswick rank between the 89th and 97th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 30.3% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (885 residents), reflecting regional patterns where 30.9% occupy this range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 42.2% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 19.0% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 84th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Chiswick features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Chiswick's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 16.9% houses and 83.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Chiswick stood at 25.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.9% and rented ones at 42.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,875, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Chiswick was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Chiswick's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Chiswick features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 63.1% of all households, including 26.2% couples with children, 28.3% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 36.9%, with lone person households at 33.8% and group households making up 3.1%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Chiswick demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Chiswick's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks: 49.9% of its residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Trade and technical skills also feature prominently, with 27.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (14.5%).

Educational participation is notably high in Chiswick, with 25.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 8.8% in primary, 5.7% in tertiary, and 5.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

Chiswick has 15 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These are served by 10 routes, facilitating 5,281 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents on average 110 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode at 84%, while 7% use buses. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, below the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 57.6% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 754 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 352 weekly trips per individual stop.

Chiswick's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Chiswick's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was found to be remarkably high at approximately 80% of the total population (2,328 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.4% and 5.7% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 76.3%, reported being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Chiswick has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.9% (581 people), compared to 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, largely aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Chiswick was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Chiswick has a high cultural diversity, with 37.3% of its population born overseas and 34.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Chiswick, accounting for 57.5% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are English (16.9%), Italian (13.9%), and Australian (13.6%).

Notably, Polish, Hungarian, and Lebanese ethnicities have higher representations in Chiswick than the regional averages: Polish at 1.5% vs 0.6%, Hungarian at 0.5% vs 0.3%, and Lebanese at 2.2% vs 2.6%.

Chiswick's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Chiswick is 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 35-44 cohort makes up 19.6% of the local population, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 15-24 cohort is under-represented at 8.6%. This concentration in the 35-44 age group is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.3%. Since 2021, the 15-24 age group has grown from 6.2% to 8.6%, and the 75-84 cohort has increased from 4.5% to 6.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has declined from 14.6% to 12.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Chiswick's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 96 people (72%), from 134 to 231. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 95% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 45-54 and 25-34 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.