Upper Chichester at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,016
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Upper Chichester.
The postcode for Upper Chichester is 2420 (NSW).
Upper Chichester (2420) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Upper Chichester has roughly 4,016 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Upper Chichester 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Chichester's population at 4,016, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4,016
Median age
50
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,016
Median age: 50
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 Upper Chichester.
Local schools for Upper Chichester
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Government School Catchment
Dungog High School
Dungog Public School
Gresford Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Upper Chichester.
- What is the Upper Chichester postcode?
- Upper Chichester is in the 2420 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Upper Chichester?
- Upper Chichester is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2420, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Chichester?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Upper Chichester?
- There are 14 schools serving Upper Chichester on this page, including Dungog High School, St Joseph's Primary School, Dungog Public School.
- How walkable is Upper Chichester?
- Upper Chichester has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Chichester?
- Upper Chichester is close to Chichester, Salisbury, Dusodie, Underbank, Bandon Grove.
- What is the population of Upper Chichester?
- The population of Upper Chichester is approximately 4,016 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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