Chipping Norton (NSW)

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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside newly validated addresses by Districts since the Census, indicates that the suburb of Chipping Norton has an estimated population of 9,311 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 101 individuals (1.1%) from the 9,412 residents counted during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the resident population of 9,213 estimated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 and 93 verified new addresses registered post-Census. With these figures, the suburb of Chipping Norton has a population density of 1,284 people per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average monitored by Districts. Recent population changes were primarily supported by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 57% of all population gains.

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Chipping Norton benefits from a skilled labor force across multiple industries, featuring a low unemployment rate of 2.4% and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 2.4% based on aggregated statistical area data. There were 5,052 employed residents as of March 2026, while the local unemployment rate sits 1.7% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is equal to the Greater Sydney benchmark of 69.1%. Census records show that a high proportion of 41.5% of working residents operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic lockdown measures.

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The suburb of Chipping Norton records a median taxpayer income of $55,643 and an average taxpayer income of $65,420, based on aggregated postcode-level ATO data from the financial year 2023. These figures sit slightly under the national averages, contrasting with Greater Sydney where the median is $60,817 and the average is $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, local income estimates are approximately $61,385 for the median and $72,171 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, household weekly income ranks at the 66th percentile ($2,024), while individual personal income sits at the 43rd percentile. Income distribution details show the largest cohort is the 34.1% of residents (3,175 individuals) earning between and weekly, which aligns closely with the surrounding region's proportion of in this bracket. Residents retain of their income for non-shelter costs, and the area's SEIFA index for income places it in the th decile.

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Census data shows that Chipping Norton's residential landscape is made up of 81.3% separate houses and 18.7% semi-detached properties, apartments, or other dwelling types, whereas the Sydney metro area features 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwelling structures. Outright home ownership in Chipping Norton is high at 40.2%, substantially exceeding the Sydney metro benchmark, with remaining properties either mortgaged (38.5%) or occupied by tenants (21.3%). The median mortgage repayment of $2,200 monthly was lower than the Sydney metro median, while the weekly median rent of $500 compared to Sydney metro averages of $2,427 and $470 respectively. On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Chipping Norton are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rent costs are significantly above the national median of $375.

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Families comprise the vast majority of households at 82.3%, which breaks down into 45.5% couples with children, 22.7% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 17.7%, consisting of single-person households at 16.0% and group households at 1.8%. The median household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Attainment levels present some challenges, as the portion of residents with university qualifications (24.9%) falls well short of the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for directed educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 18.3%, followed by postgraduate study at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 33.4% of residents aged 15 and over possessing qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 22.2%.

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Transport data indicates there are 63 active public transport stops in Chipping Norton, consisting of bus services. These stops support 31 separate routes that run 1,046 combined weekly passenger services. Accessibility is strong, with the average distance to a stop being 175 meters. Commuter behavior reflects the residential nature of the suburb, with most travelling outward and 90% using cars as their primary transit mode. Average vehicle ownership is 1.8 per household, exceeding the regional average. A high portion of residents (41.5%) worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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Health outcomes in the area are positive, as indicated by mortality rates and chronic illness indicators compiled by Districts. The incidence of common medical conditions is low in the broader community, though higher rates are seen in older, vulnerable cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 region, encompassing approximately 53% of the population (~4,917 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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Cultural diversity is high, with 34.7% of residents born outside Australia and 44.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 61.7% of the community. However, Islam shows the most notable local concentration, accounting for 12.0% of the population, which is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 6.8%.

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The median age of 39 years is slightly older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is an overrepresentation of residents in the 55 - 64 bracket (13.2% locally) and an underrepresentation of the 25 - 34 bracket (12.0%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 5.0% to 6.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 12.3% to 13.6%. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 age bracket fell from 13.2% to 11.3%. Projections for 2041 suggest shifts in Chipping Norton's age profile, led by a increase in the + cohort (adding people to reach from ), while the to group is expected to decrease by residents.

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Chipping Norton currently has an estimated 540 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 359 children aged 0-2 and 239 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 9% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 546 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,113. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally).