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Chillingham NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Chillingham NSW is 228 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chillingham is $484 per week ($25,168 per year). Median rent in Chillingham is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Chillingham has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Chillingham has a population density of 27.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chillingham is $1,430.

There were 3 recorded offences in Chillingham in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (1 offences).

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Chillingham Population

residents (Census 2021)

Chillingham Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$484/wk

$25,168 per year

#8384 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$285/wk

$1,235 per month

#5291 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,430/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Chillingham Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.4% (109) Female 52.6% (121)

Population Density

27.3

people per km²

228 people · 8.4 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,213

Family income/wk

Chillingham Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Chillingham Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.2% 45 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.8% 31 dwellings

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

Chillingham Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Chillingham Religion

No Religion

42.3%

Anglican

22.3%

Catholic

16.3%

Not stated

9.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.0%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chillingham Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.2%

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

Chillingham Employment

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Employed full-time

26.3% 45 people

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Employed part-time

16.4% 28 people

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Unemployed

7.0% 12 people

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Not in labour force

50.3% 86 people

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

Chillingham Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.2%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

Postgraduate Degree

10.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.9%

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

Chillingham Occupation

Professionals

25.0%

Managers

23.1%

Labourers

23.1%

Community & Personal Service

11.5%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.7%

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

Chillingham Field of Study

Engineering

19.1%

Health

19.1%

Society & Culture

17.0%

Education

14.9%

Management & Commerce

12.8%

Architecture & Building

8.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.5%

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

Chillingham Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chillingham Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

19.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.4%

$4,000+/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Chillingham Marital Status

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Married

43.0% 89

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Separated

4.3% 9

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Divorced

13.0% 27

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Widowed

7.2% 15

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Never married

32.4% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chillingham Ancestry

English

41.6%

Australian

26.4%

Scottish

9.8%

Irish

8.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.4%

German

2.4%

Other

2.4%

French

1.7%

Maori

1.4%

Dutch

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chillingham School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.0%

Secondary — Government

25.5%

Vocational Education

21.3%

Pre-school

12.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.4%

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

Chillingham Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.3% 42

✅

No need for assistance

89.7% 366

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

Chillingham Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.2% 38

—

Not a volunteer

78.8% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chillingham Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

12.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Chillingham How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.9%

Did not go to work

14.1%

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

Chillingham Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.9%

1 vehicle

22.0%

2 vehicles

45.1%

3 vehicles

24.4%

4+ vehicles

3.7%

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

Chillingham Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.7%

2 bedrooms

19.5%

3 bedrooms

49.4%

4 bedrooms

19.5%

5 bedrooms

5.7%

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

Chillingham Population Mobility

12.1%

moved in the last year

29.9%

moved in the last 5 years

8.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

46.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chillingham Indigenous Population

5.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

393

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chillingham Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Stroke

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Chillingham Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.5%

$1-$149/wk

10.9%

$150-$299/wk

11.7%

$300-$399/wk

7.8%

$400-$499/wk

10.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

14.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chillingham Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.4%

Couple — children under 15

29.6%

One parent — no children under 15

10.1%

One parent — children under 15

9.4%

Couple — no children under 15

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chillingham Military Service

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Previously served

1.8% 3

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Never served

98.2% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Chillingham Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.8% 20

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Did not provide

88.2% 149

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chillingham Children Ever Born

No children

54.9%

1 child

7.8%

2 children

11.8%

3 children

25.5%

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

Chillingham When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Chillingham Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.4%

5–14 hours

30.3%

15–29 hours

16.6%

30+ hours

14.9%

Did not do domestic work

18.9%

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

Chillingham Household Size

1 person

22.4%

2 persons

47.1%

3 persons

14.1%

4 persons

9.4%

5 persons

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chillingham Where Residents Moved From

Same address

182

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Chillingham Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Chillingham Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Drug Offences

Weapons

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Chillingham Schools

schools nearby

government

1005

avg ICSEA score

total students

Chillingham Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 35 students

1005

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Chillingham Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,050/wk

Median Rent $285/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.1%

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

If you earn X in Chillingham

Your weekly income

≈ $4,550/month

Median rent $285/wk

Left after rent $765/wk

Rent share 27.1%

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Income: $550/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $65/wk

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Chillingham vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bellangry

Pop: 114 Income: $583/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bundook

Pop: 114 Income: $509/wk Rent: $275/wk

Clydesdale (NSW)

Pop: 114 Income: $912/wk Rent: $360/wk

Durran Durra

Pop: 114 Income: $924/wk Rent: $430/wk

Glendon

Pop: 114 Income: $687/wk Rent: $290/wk

Mount View

Pop: 114 Income: $915/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chillingham

What is the population of Chillingham NSW?

The population of Chillingham NSW is 228 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 27.3 people per km².Chillingham is ranked #6,638 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Chillingham?

The median personal income in Chillingham NSW is $484 per week, or $25,168 per year.The median household income is $1,050 per week.Family income is $1,213 per week.Chillingham is ranked #8,384 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Chillingham?

Median rent in Chillingham NSW is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 27.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Chillingham ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Chillingham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chillingham NSW is $1,430. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chillingham?

The median age in Chillingham NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chillingham a good suburb to live in?

Chillingham is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 228.The median income is $484/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10903. All dollar figures in AUD.