Chillingham at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
228
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Chillingham.
The postcode for Chillingham is 2484 (NSW).
Chillingham (2484) sits in the Kyogle region of NSW.
Chillingham has roughly 228 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Chillingham 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chillingham's population at 228, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
228
Median age
53
Family households
78%
Lone person
23%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
228
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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
Education
Schools in Chillingham.
Local schools for Chillingham
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Government School Catchment
Chillingham Public School
Crystal Creek Public School
Wollumbin High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Chillingham.
- What is the Chillingham postcode?
- Chillingham is in the 2484 postcode, in NSW, in the Kyogle Council region.
- Where is Chillingham?
- Chillingham is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2484, in the Kyogle Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chillingham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Chillingham?
- There are 9 schools serving Chillingham on this page, including Chillingham Public School, Crystal Creek Public School, Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School.
- How walkable is Chillingham?
- Chillingham has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Chillingham?
- Chillingham is close to Crystal Creek, Zara, Eungella, Nobbys Creek, Upper Crystal Creek.
- What is the population of Chillingham?
- The population of Chillingham is approximately 228 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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