Considering Chifley? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is Chifley a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Chifley (2036) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Chifley suits established, higher-income households who prioritise coastal proximity and green space over urban convenience. The median house price of $2,762,500 puts it well beyond first home buyers, and the suburb's 67% owner-occupier rate reflects a settled, older demographic with a median age of 42. With 29 parks within 1.6 km and zero bushfire risk, it appeals to families who want outdoor space and a quiet neighbourhood, provided they can absorb the price.
Who would not love it
The walkability score of 22 places Chifley in the 21st percentile across Sydney, and there are no supermarkets within 1.6 km. You will need a car for most daily errands. The unit market is a particular concern: the median unit price of $2,180,000 has fallen 5.8% year-on-year across only nine sales, making that figure statistically thin and the segment genuinely soft. Anyone expecting a liquid, stable unit market should look elsewhere.
What to verify before you bid
- The unit median of $2,180,000 rests on just nine sales. Pull individual transaction records and check price variance before treating that figure as reliable. - Confirm your nearest supermarket and its distance, given zero are recorded within 1.6 km. Factor realistic transport costs into your weekly budget against the $2,311 median household income benchmark. - Check Randwick Council's flood mapping for your specific lot, as the data block flags no bushfire risk but does not address flood exposure in this coastal postcode.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Chifley?
BOCSAR · CHIFLEY 2036
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K5,38712 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−33%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Randwick
Within LGA: Randwick
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT48%58 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES27%33 reports
ASSAULT25%31 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED48%
NON-DOMESTIC52%
Across 29 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Chifley
20
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:20 AEST
Randwick station · 4.3 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
3.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
9.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.6pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Randwick station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 301 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$1,050per week
Sep 2025 · 301 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2036
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2036. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Randwick
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Randwick postcodes, or explore the full Randwick suburb index.
Chifley is the primary suburb with postcode 2036 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Chifley is the main locality.
Which local government area is Chifley in?
Chifley (2036) is located in the Randwick local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Chifley?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Chifley (2036) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Chifley flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Chifley. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Chifley?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Chifley (2036), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Chifley (2036) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Chifley (2036). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Chifley changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Chifley (2036) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
