Chifley at a glance
Median house
$1,025,000
Median unit
$730,000
Population
2,680
Median age 37
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Chifley, houses changed hands at $1,025,000 in 2024, in line with the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Chifley itself. Units come in around $730,000, roughly 29% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $205,000. Prices are in line with the the ACT median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
House prices in Chifley.
Median house price
$1,025,000
Median unit price $730,000.
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Chifley itself.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$1,025,000
$730,000
2,680
Median age: 37
Rental data as of April 2026
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The brief
What to know about Chifley.
Chifley sits in an ABS statistical area (SA2) where the median house price is $1,025,000 (2024).
Postcode 2606 (ACT), Woden, part of Greater Canberra.
Chifley (2606) sits in the Woden region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,025,000, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.
Chifley has roughly 2,680 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Chifley scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chifley's population at 2,680, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,680
Median age
37
Family households
64%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.18% (median rent $430/wk against a $1,025,000 price tag). Units yield 3.21% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.18%
Based on $1,025,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.21%
Based on $730,000 median
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 202666%
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
33
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.
100
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Chifley.
Local schools for Chifley
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Government School Catchment
Lyons Early Childhood School
The Canberra College
Arawang Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Chifley.
- What is the median house price in Chifley?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Chifley, ACT 2606 is $1,025,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Chifley itself. The median unit price is $730,000.
- How much is my house worth in Chifley?
- A useful starting point is the Chifley median house price of $1,025,000 (units $730,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Chifley postcode?
- Chifley is in the 2606 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Chifley?
- Chifley is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2606. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Woden region.
- What is the average rent in Chifley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Chifley?
- There are 20 schools serving Chifley on this page, including Lyons Early Childhood School, Marist College Canberra, The Canberra College.
- How walkable is Chifley?
- Chifley has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Chifley?
- Chifley is close to O Malley, Lyons, Woden, Swinger Hill, Phillip.
- What is the population of Chifley?
- The population of Chifley is approximately 2,680 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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