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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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
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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
69
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Chatham Valley.
Local schools for Chatham Valley
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Government School Catchment
Black Springs Public School
Oberon Public School
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.
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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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