Chichester NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Chichester NSW is 25 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chichester is $487 per week ($25,324 per year). Median rent in Chichester is $230 per week ($997 per month). Chichester has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Chichester has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents).

There were 4 recorded offences in Chichester in 2024-25, a rate of 160 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Chichester Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Chichester Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$487/wk
$25,324 per year
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Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Chichester Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (11) Female 47.6% (10)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
25 people · 218.4 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$949
Family income/wk

Chichester Age Distribution

0-4
50-54
60-64
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Chichester Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 7 dwellings

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

Chichester Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Chichester Religion

No Religion
47.4%
Anglican
21.1%
Catholic
15.8%
Not stated
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chichester Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
60.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
40.0%

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

Chichester Employment

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Not in labour force
100.0% 7 people

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

Chichester Qualifications

Postgraduate Degree
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
50.0%

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

Chichester Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Chichester Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chichester Marital Status

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Married
69.2% 9
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Never married
30.8% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chichester Ancestry

English
41.2%
Australian
35.3%
Scottish
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chichester Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 29

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

Chichester Volunteering

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Volunteer
35.7% 5
Not a volunteer
64.3% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chichester Car Ownership

1 vehicle
37.5%
2 vehicles
62.5%

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

Chichester Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
55.6%
4 bedrooms
44.4%

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

Chichester Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
50.0%
moved in the last 5 years
42.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chichester Indigenous Population

9.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
28
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chichester Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chichester Family Structure

Couple — no children
43.8%
One parent — children under 15
37.5%
Couple — children under 15
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chichester Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chichester Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
66.7%
Did not do domestic work
33.3%

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

Chichester Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chichester Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Assault
4

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Chichester Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $949/wk
Median Rent $230/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.2%

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

If you earn X in Chichester

≈ $4,112/month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $719/wk
Rent share 24.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Chichester vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chichester

What is the population of Chichester NSW?

The population of Chichester NSW is 25 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Chichester?

The median personal income in Chichester NSW is $487 per week, or $25,324 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $949 per week.

How much is rent in Chichester?

Median rent in Chichester NSW is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 24.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Chichester?

The median age in Chichester NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chichester a good suburb to live in?

Chichester is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 25.The median income is $487/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.2% 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: 10899. All dollar figures in AUD.