Chatswood West at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
1,521
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Chatswood West.
The postcode for Chatswood West is 2067 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Chatswood West (2067) sits in the Ryde region of NSW.
Chatswood West has roughly 1,521 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Chatswood West 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chatswood West's population at 1,521, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,521
Median age
42
Family households
84%
Lone person
13%
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)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$750/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
1,521
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
25
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.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Chatswood West.
Local schools for Chatswood West
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Government School Catchment
Aurora College
Lindfield Learning Village
Mowbray Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Chatswood West.
- What is the Chatswood West postcode?
- Chatswood West is in the 2067 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Ryde region.
- Where is Chatswood West?
- Chatswood West is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2067. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Ryde region.
- What is the average rent in Chatswood West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $750.
- What schools are in Chatswood West?
- There are 20 schools serving Chatswood West on this page, including Aurora College, Lindfield Learning Village, Mowbray Public School.
- How walkable is Chatswood West?
- Chatswood West has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Chatswood West?
- Chatswood West is close to Lane Cove North, Chatswood, Lane Cove West, Lane Cove, Lindfield West.
- What is the population of Chatswood West?
- The population of Chatswood West is approximately 1,521 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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