Chatham Valley NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Chatham Valley NSW is 69 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chatham Valley is $675 per week ($35,100 per year). Median rent in Chatham Valley is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). Chatham Valley has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Chatham Valley has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Chatham Valley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chatham Valley is $1,417.

There were 1 recorded offences in Chatham Valley in 2024-25, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Chatham Valley Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Chatham Valley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$675/wk
$35,100 per year
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Median Rent
$375/wk
$1,625 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,417/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Chatham Valley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.5% (33) Female 53.5% (38)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
69 people · 46.9 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Chatham Valley Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
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)

Chatham Valley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
63.2% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
36.8% 7 dwellings

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

Chatham Valley Country of Birth

Australia
88.2%
England
11.8%

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

Chatham Valley Religion

No Religion
41.9%
Anglican
21.6%
Uniting Church
12.2%
Catholic
9.5%
Not stated
9.5%
Pentecostal
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chatham Valley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.5%

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

Chatham Valley Employment

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Employed full-time
38.2% 21 people
Employed part-time
21.8% 12 people
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Not in labour force
40.0% 22 people

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

Chatham Valley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
62.1%
Bachelor Degree
27.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.3%

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

Chatham Valley Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
30.4%
Managers
21.7%
Professionals
17.4%
Community & Personal Service
17.4%
Labourers
13.0%

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

Chatham Valley Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
28.0%
Education
24.0%
Information Technology
16.0%
Health
16.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
16.0%

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

Chatham Valley Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chatham Valley Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
36.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
27.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Chatham Valley Marital Status

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Married
61.8% 34
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Separated
9.1% 5
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Divorced
12.7% 7
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Never married
16.4% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chatham Valley Ancestry

Australian
33.3%
English
27.6%
German
11.4%
Irish
10.5%
Scottish
7.6%
Chinese
5.7%
Other
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chatham Valley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Primary — Catholic
28.6%
Secondary — Government
21.4%

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

Chatham Valley Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
11.9% 14
No need for assistance
88.1% 104

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

Chatham Valley Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.9% 14
Not a volunteer
73.1% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chatham Valley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Chatham Valley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.9%
Did not go to work
21.1%

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

Chatham Valley Car Ownership

1 vehicle
37.0%
2 vehicles
40.7%
3 vehicles
11.1%
4+ vehicles
11.1%

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

Chatham Valley Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
30.0%
4 bedrooms
40.0%
5 bedrooms
30.0%

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

Chatham Valley Population Mobility

11.8%
moved in the last year
47.6%
moved in the last 5 years
6.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chatham Valley Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
141
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chatham Valley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11

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

Chatham Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.2%
$150-$299/wk
7.9%
$300-$399/wk
10.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
28.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chatham Valley Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.7%
Couple — children under 15
28.3%
One parent — children under 15
16.7%
Couple — no children under 15
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chatham Valley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.8% 12
Did not provide
78.2% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chatham Valley Children Ever Born

No children
20.0%
1 child
20.0%
3 children
60.0%

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

Chatham Valley When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3
1991–2000
3

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

Chatham Valley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.1%
5–14 hours
34.8%
15–29 hours
20.3%
30+ hours
14.5%
Did not do domestic work
20.3%

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

Chatham Valley Household Size

1 person
13.0%
2 persons
60.9%
4 persons
26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chatham Valley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
60
Moved from NSW
7
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Chatham Valley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Chatham Valley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Chatham Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

26%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $375/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Chatham Valley

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $375/wk
Left after rent $1,062/wk
Rent share 26.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Chatham Valley vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chatham Valley

What is the population of Chatham Valley NSW?

The population of Chatham Valley NSW is 69 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Chatham Valley?

The median personal income in Chatham Valley NSW is $675 per week, or $35,100 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.

How much is rent in Chatham Valley?

Median rent in Chatham Valley NSW is $375 per week ($1,625 per month).Rent represents 26.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Chatham Valley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chatham Valley NSW is $1,417. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chatham Valley?

The median age in Chatham Valley NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chatham Valley a good suburb to live in?

Chatham Valley is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 69.The median income is $675/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.1% 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: 10889. All dollar figures in AUD.