Chifley vs Malabar NSW
Two New South Wales suburbs, about 0.9 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Chifley | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,490 | 4,714 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $400 | $150 |
| Owner-occupied | 68% | 64% |
| Family households | 78% | 69% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 9 | 9 |
| Tree canopy | 10% | 19% |
| Population 2011 | 3,147 | 4,937 |
What stands out
Malabar rents cheaper — $150 vs $400 a week at the census.
Both sit in the same SEIFA advantage decile (9 of 10).
Malabar is the greener of the two (19% vs 10% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Chifley +11%, Malabar -5%.
In short
The two sit about 0.9 km apart in a straight line, both in New South Wales.
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