Chakola NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Chakola, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Chakola NSW is 88 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chakola is $737 per week ($38,324 per year). Median rent in Chakola is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Chakola has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Chakola has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chakola is $2,297.

There were 1 recorded offences in Chakola in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

Chakola Map

📍
Loading map…

Chakola Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Chakola Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$737/wk
$38,324 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
👤
Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,297/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Chakola Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (47) Female 48.4% (44)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
88 people · 120.5 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,650
Family income/wk

Chakola Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Chakola Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
73.3% 11 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
26.7% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Chakola Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Chakola Religion

Catholic
30.4%
No Religion
29.3%
Anglican
27.2%
Not stated
8.7%
Uniting Church
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chakola Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Chakola Employment

💼
Employed full-time
42.1% 24 people
Employed part-time
22.8% 13 people
🏠
Not in labour force
35.1% 20 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Chakola Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.6%
Bachelor Degree
24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Chakola Occupation

Managers
71.4%
Professionals
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Chakola Field of Study

Management & Commerce
47.4%
Architecture & Building
21.1%
Engineering
15.8%
Agriculture & Environment
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Chakola Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chakola Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
17.4%
$650-$799/wk
21.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
26.1%
$4,000+/wk
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Chakola Marital Status

💍
Married
38.8% 26
↔️
Separated
4.5% 3
📋
Divorced
17.9% 12
🕊️
Widowed
4.5% 3
👤
Never married
34.3% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chakola Ancestry

Australian
34.2%
English
34.2%
Irish
15.3%
Scottish
5.4%
German
4.5%
Polish
3.6%
Other
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chakola School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
52.6%
Secondary — Government
26.3%
Secondary — Catholic
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Chakola Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.6% 6
No need for assistance
96.4% 159

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Chakola Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
14.5% 8
Not a volunteer
85.5% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chakola Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
41.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Chakola How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.4%
Did not go to work
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Chakola Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.6%
2 vehicles
31.8%
3 vehicles
31.8%
4+ vehicles
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Chakola Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
27.3%
3 bedrooms
40.9%
4 bedrooms
13.6%
5 bedrooms
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Chakola Population Mobility

14.1%
moved in the last year
45.6%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chakola Indigenous Population

4.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
168
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chakola Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Arthritis
7
Asthma
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Chakola Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
12.5%
$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$400-$499/wk
10.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.4%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
16.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chakola Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
61.4%
Couple — no children
21.4%
One parent — no children under 15
10.0%
One parent — children under 15
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chakola Military Service

🏅
Previously served
8.6% 5
👤
Never served
91.4% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Chakola Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.5% 9
Did not provide
84.5% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chakola Children Ever Born

2 children
40.0%
3 children
60.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Chakola When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Chakola Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.8%
5–14 hours
30.9%
15–29 hours
18.2%
30+ hours
7.3%
Did not do domestic work
21.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Chakola Household Size

1 person
20.6%
2 persons
38.2%
3 persons
8.8%
4 persons
11.8%
5 persons
11.8%
6+ persons
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chakola Where Residents Moved From

Same address
67
Moved from NSW
7
Moved from ACT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Chakola Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Chakola Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Chakola Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,249/wk
Median Rent $260/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Chakola

≈ $9,746/month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $1,989/wk
Rent share 11.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Chakola vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Chakola

What is the population of Chakola NSW?

The population of Chakola NSW is 88 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Chakola?

The median personal income in Chakola NSW is $737 per week, or $38,324 per year.The median household income is $2,249 per week.Family income is $2,650 per week.

How much is rent in Chakola?

Median rent in Chakola NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 11.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Chakola?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chakola NSW is $2,297. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chakola?

The median age in Chakola NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chakola a good suburb to live in?

Chakola is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 88.The median income is $737/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10880. All dollar figures in AUD.