Snowy Valleys
Chapman
Chapman at a glance
Median house
$1,317,500
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
2,867
Median age 47
About
Welcome to Chapman.
Chapman (2611) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,317,500, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Chapman has roughly 2,867 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Houses change hands at $1,317,500 on a typical sale, above the the ACT median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $264,000. Prices sit above the the ACT median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,317,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price n/a.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$1,317,500
2,867
Median age: 47
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.78% (median rent $450/wk against a $1,317,500 price tag). Renter share is modest (11%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.78%
Based on $1,317,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202688%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chapman's population at 2,867, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,867
Median age
47
Family households
82%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Chapman scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
28
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
16
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Chapman.
Local schools for Chapman
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Chapman Primary School
Mount Stromlo High School
Arawang Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Chapman.
- What is the median house price in Chapman?
- The median house price in Chapman, ACT 2611 is $1,317,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Chapman postcode?
- Chapman is in the 2611 postcode, in ACT, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Chapman?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Chapman?
- There are 20 schools serving Chapman on this page, including Chapman Primary School, Mount Stromlo High School, St John Vianney's Primary School.
- How walkable is Chapman?
- Chapman has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Chapman?
- Chapman is close to Rivett, Stirling, Fisher, Weston Creek, Waramanga.
- What is the population of Chapman?
- Chapman has approximately 2,867 residents. The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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