Australian Capital Territory · Suburb Profile

Chisholm ACT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Chisholm, Australian Capital Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Chisholm ACT is 5,268 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chisholm is $1,088 per week ($56,576 per year). Median rent in Chisholm is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Chisholm has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Chisholm has a population density of 1696.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Chisholm is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chisholm is $2,000.

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Chisholm Population

residents (Census 2021)

Chisholm Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,088/wk

$56,576 per year

#754 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$410/wk

$1,777 per month

#1715 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Chisholm Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (2,643) Female 49.8% (2,626)

Population Density

1696.8

people per km²

5,268 people · 3.1 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,570

Family income/wk

Chisholm 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Chisholm Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

36.6% 536 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

63.4% 927 dwellings

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

Chisholm Country of Birth

Australia

92.1%

England

3.4%

India

2.3%

Germany

0.9%

China

0.5%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

0.2%

Indonesia

0.2%

Croatia

0.1%

Fiji

0.1%

Greece

0.1%

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

Chisholm Religion

No Religion

45.0%

Catholic

27.5%

Anglican

12.4%

Not stated

5.4%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Islam

2.5%

Buddhism

2.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chisholm Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

69.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.0%

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

Chisholm Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic

26.3%

Other

25.3%

Malayalam

11.5%

SAL Tot

11.1%

Spanish

7.4%

IAL Nepali

6.5%

Cantonese

6.0%

Serbian

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Chisholm Employment

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Employed full-time

46.8% 1,825 people

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Employed part-time

20.2% 790 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 111 people

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Not in labour force

30.1% 1,176 people

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

Chisholm Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

34.5%

Bachelor Degree

25.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.6%

Postgraduate Degree

10.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.3%

Certificate I/II

2.6%

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

Chisholm Occupation

Professionals

27.7%

Managers

17.2%

Clerical & Administrative

16.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.7%

Sales Workers

4.3%

Labourers

3.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.1%

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

Chisholm Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.0%

Society & Culture

17.2%

Engineering

15.5%

Health

9.0%

Education

7.8%

Information Technology

7.5%

Architecture & Building

7.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.5%

Creative Arts

3.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.8%

Agriculture & Environment

1.7%

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

Chisholm Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chisholm Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

3.8%

$800-$999/wk

3.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.4%

$4,000+/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Chisholm Marital Status

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Married

48.2% 2,007

↔️

Separated

3.4% 140

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Divorced

9.8% 408

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Widowed

2.8% 117

👤

Never married

35.9% 1,496

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chisholm Ancestry

Australian

29.9%

English

28.8%

Irish

8.9%

Other

8.9%

Scottish

8.6%

German

3.9%

Italian

2.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.5%

Indian

1.8%

Dutch

1.5%

Filipino

1.3%

Chinese

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chisholm School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.2%

Secondary — Government

20.6%

Vocational Education

13.4%

Primary — Catholic

12.4%

Secondary — Catholic

10.1%

Pre-school

9.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.9%

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

Chisholm Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.2% 627

✅

No need for assistance

93.8% 9,547

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

Chisholm Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.5% 585

—

Not a volunteer

85.5% 3,454

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chisholm Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.3%

$300-$449/mo

1.9%

$450-$599/mo

2.6%

$600-$799/mo

2.1%

$800-$999/mo

4.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Chisholm How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.1%

Did not go to work

12.1%

Car (passenger)

5.8%

Bus

2.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.1%

Truck

0.7%

Bicycle

0.6%

Other

0.6%

Walked only

0.2%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

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

Chisholm Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.5%

1 vehicle

27.7%

2 vehicles

43.2%

3 vehicles

16.5%

4+ vehicles

9.1%

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

Chisholm Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.6%

2 bedrooms

6.0%

3 bedrooms

51.0%

4 bedrooms

35.6%

5 bedrooms

5.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.2%

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

Chisholm Population Mobility

9.9%

moved in the last year

29.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chisholm Indigenous Population

3.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

348

Indigenous residents

9,891

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chisholm Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

571

Asthma

225

Arthritis

178

Diabetes

154

Heart disease

122

Lung condition

103

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Chisholm Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chisholm Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.1%

Couple — no children

24.2%

Couple — no children under 15

17.1%

One parent — children under 15

7.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chisholm Military Service

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Previously served

6.0% 241

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Never served

93.2% 3,768

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Current ADF — Regular

0.5% 19

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Chisholm Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 628

—

Did not provide

84.4% 3,388

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chisholm Children Ever Born

No children

27.9%

1 child

14.2%

2 children

30.7%

3 children

18.2%

4 children

7.5%

5+ children

1.5%

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

Chisholm When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

107

1971–1980

137

1981–1990

151

1991–2000

2001–2010

183

2011–2015

118

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Chisholm Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.8%

5–14 hours

34.1%

15–29 hours

14.0%

30+ hours

8.8%

Did not do domestic work

20.3%

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

Chisholm Household Size

1 person

20.9%

2 persons

31.8%

3 persons

18.5%

4 persons

17.8%

5 persons

6.8%

6+ persons

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chisholm Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,534

Moved from ACT

320

Moved from NSW

109

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from TAS

Moved from VIC

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

Chisholm Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.2%

Step family — no other children

7.7%

Blended family — no other children

4.6%

Intact family — other children present

0.7%

Step family — other children present

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Chisholm Schools

schools nearby

government

1015

avg ICSEA score

4,089

total students

Fadden Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 229 students

1076

ICSEA

Holy Family Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 641 students

1076

ICSEA

St Francis of Assisi Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 516 students

1055

ICSEA

Gowrie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 228 students

1043

ICSEA

Erindale College Government

Secondary · 10-12 · 871 students

1041

ICSEA

Calwell Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 201 students

1010

ICSEA

Caroline Chisholm School Government

Secondary · K-10 · 571 students

989

ICSEA

Gilmore Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 113 students

981

ICSEA

Theodore Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 206 students

974

ICSEA

Calwell High School Government

Secondary · 7-10 · 371 students

972

ICSEA

Richardson Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 142 students

952

ICSEA

Caroline Chisholm School - Junior Campus Government

Primary

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

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Chisholm Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,292/wk

Median Rent $410/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.9%

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

If you earn X in Chisholm

Your weekly income

≈ $9,932/month

Median rent $410/wk

Left after rent $1,882/wk

Rent share 17.9%

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Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $396/wk Save: $14/wk

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Income: $1,053/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $10/wk

Chisholm vs State & National Average

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Chifley (ACT)

Pop: 2,680 Income: $1,191/wk Rent: $450/wk

Pearce

Pop: 2,687 Income: $1,222/wk Rent: $430/wk

Gilmore (ACT)

Pop: 2,706 Income: $1,164/wk Rent: $430/wk

Lawson (ACT)

Pop: 2,739 Income: $1,190/wk Rent: $548/wk

McKellar

Pop: 2,740 Income: $1,160/wk Rent: $438/wk

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Pop: 2,759 Income: $1,655/wk Rent: $498/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chisholm

What is the population of Chisholm ACT?

The population of Chisholm ACT is 5,268 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1696.8 people per km².Chisholm is ranked #1,497 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Chisholm?

The median personal income in Chisholm ACT is $1,088 per week, or $56,576 per year.The median household income is $2,292 per week.Family income is $2,570 per week.Chisholm is ranked #754 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Chisholm?

Median rent in Chisholm ACT is $410 per week ($1,777 per month).Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Chisholm ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Chisholm?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chisholm ACT is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chisholm?

The median age in Chisholm ACT is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chisholm a good suburb to live in?

Chisholm is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 5,268.The median income is $1,088/wk, which is below the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% 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: 80037. All dollar figures in AUD.