Blue Mountains City Council

Chatham Valley

NSW2787

Chatham Valley at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

69

Median age 51

The brief

What to know about Chatham Valley.

The postcode for Chatham Valley is 2787 (NSW).

Chatham Valley (2787) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.

Chatham Valley has roughly 69 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Chatham Valley scores 0/100 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Chatham Valley's population at 69, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

69

Median age

51

Family households

89%

Lone person

11%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$280/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$375/wk

Owner occupied

70%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

69

Median age: 51

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft1 (50.0%)
Other offences1 (50.0%)

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 January 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Chatham Valley.

Local schools for Chatham Valley

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Government School Catchment

Black Springs Public School

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Oberon Public School

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Oberon High School

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Frequently asked

About Chatham Valley.

What is the Chatham Valley postcode?
Chatham Valley is in the 2787 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
Where is Chatham Valley?
Chatham Valley is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2787, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
What is the average rent in Chatham Valley?
The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $375.
What schools are in Chatham Valley?
There are 4 schools serving Chatham Valley on this page, including Black Springs Public School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon, Oberon Public School.
How walkable is Chatham Valley?
Chatham Valley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Chatham Valley?
Chatham Valley is close to Edith, Mozart, Gingkin, Jenolan, Jenolan Caves.
What is the population of Chatham Valley?
The population of Chatham Valley is approximately 69 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.

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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