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 Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Chiswick statistical area (Lv2) is around 2,922. This reflects an increase of 13 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,909. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,910 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, combined with an additional three validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 5,729 persons per square kilometer, placing Chiswick (SA2) among the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.0% 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, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated for Australian statistical areas. Chiswick (SA2) is expected to increase by 39 persons to the year 2041, reflecting a total increase of 2.2% 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Chiswick averaged around 15 new dwelling approvals per year. Approximately 75 homes were approved in the past five financial years, between FY20-21 and FY25-26, with an additional 18 approved so far this fiscal year, FY26.

Commercial approvals registered this year total $2 million, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Chiswick has 19% less new development per person but ranks among the 89th percentile nationally in terms of building activity. New developments consist of 33% standalone homes and 67% attached dwellings, favoring higher-density living. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than suggested by current figures (17% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures.

With around 85 people per dwelling approval, Chiswick is characterized as a low-density area. Population forecasts indicate Chiswick will gain 64 residents by 2041, with new housing supply expected to comfortably meet demand based on current development rates. This should provide good conditions for buyers and potentially support growth beyond current population projections.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Two projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy (PRCUTS) - Stage 2, Henley Precinct Masterplan, Sydney Metro West - Trains, Systems, Maintenance and Operations, and Residential Projects Across Sydney. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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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%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 1,845 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Chiswick is 68.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents are finance & insurance, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Finance & insurance has particularly notable concentration, with employment levels 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 appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Chiswick's labour force decreased by 0.4%, with employment decreasing by 1.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% during the same period. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Chiswick's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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 the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 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 when compared to other suburbs across Australia. In Greater Sydney specifically, these incomes compare to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.86% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates for Chiswick would be approximately $97,332 (median) and $146,036 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Chiswick rank highly nationally, between the 89th and 97th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 30.3% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (885 residents). A substantial portion of residents are higher earners, with 42.2% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 19.0% of income in Chiswick, however, strong earnings still 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 37.8% houses and 62.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Chiswick was at 25.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.9% and rented ones at 42.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chiswick was $2,875, lower than Sydney metro's $3,000. The median weekly rent in Chiswick was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $560. 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 account for 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 constitute 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 2.5.

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 exceeds broader benchmarks significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 49.9% hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This provides the area with a substantial educational advantage 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 are prominent, with 27.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (14.5%). Educational participation is notably high, with 25.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 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 stops are served by 10 different routes, together facilitating 5,281 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated highly, with residents usually situated about 110 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 754 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 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 shows excellent health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 80% of its total population (2,328 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 69.2%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%.

Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions in Chiswick, affecting 6.4% and 5.7% of residents respectively. 76.3% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 76.3%. 19.1% of Chiswick residents are aged 65 and over (558 people), with seniors' health outcomes aligning with the general population's profile.

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 level of 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 57.1% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestral groups in Chiswick are English (16.9%), Italian (13.9%), and Australian (13.6%).

Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Polish residents make up 1.5%, higher than the regional average of 0.7%; Hungarians comprise 0.5% compared to 0.3% regionally; Lebanese residents account for 2.2%.

Chiswick's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Chiswick has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. The 35-44 cohort is notably over-represented in Chiswick at 20.0%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 15-24 year-olds are under-represented at 8.3%. This concentration of the 35-44 age group is well above the national figure of 14.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 6.2% to 8.3%, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 4.5% to 5.9%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 7.0% to 6.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Chiswick's age profile will evolve significantly. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 99 people (76%), from 131 to 231. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 93% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.