Chifley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,490
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Chifley.
The postcode for Chifley is 2036 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Chifley (2036) sits in the Bayside region of NSW.
Chifley has roughly 3,490 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Chifley 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.
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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chifley's population at 3,490, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,490
Median age
42
Family households
78%
Lone person
21%
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)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
3,490
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
188
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Chifley.
Local schools for Chifley
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Government School Catchment
Chifley Public School
Matraville Sports High School
Malabar 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 Chifley.
- What is the Chifley postcode?
- Chifley is in the 2036 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Chifley?
- Chifley is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2036. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chifley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Chifley?
- There are 20 schools serving Chifley on this page, including Chifley Public School, Matraville Sports High School, St Andrew's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Chifley?
- Chifley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Chifley?
- Chifley is close to Malabar, Matraville, Phillip Bay, Little Bay, Hillsdale.
- What is the population of Chifley?
- The population of Chifley is approximately 3,490 (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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