Chatham at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
36.8k
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Chatham.
The postcode for Chatham is 2430 (NSW).
Chatham (2430) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Chatham has roughly 36,841 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Chatham scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chatham's population at 36,841, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
36,841
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$259/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
36,841
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Chatham.
Local schools for Chatham
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Government School Catchment
Chatham Public School
Chatham High School
Taree High School
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Frequently asked
About Chatham.
- What is the Chatham postcode?
- Chatham is in the 2430 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Chatham?
- Chatham is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2430, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chatham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $259.
- What schools are in Chatham?
- There are 13 schools serving Chatham on this page, including Chatham Public School, St Clare's High School, Chatham High School.
- How walkable is Chatham?
- Chatham has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Chatham?
- Chatham is close to Dumaresq Island, Glenthorne, Taree, Taree Dc, Brimbin.
- What is the population of Chatham?
- The population of Chatham is approximately 36,841 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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