Moving to Chippendale NSW 2008
What the official numbers say about living in Chippendale — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $520 a week, against a median personal income of $1,606 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Chippendale grew 92% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,057 → 7,803 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, Indonesia, Thailand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Chippendale sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by walked (12% of workers), while 62% work from home.
Nearest train station: Central, about 0.6 km away.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 2 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 37 schools · 1235 cafes & restaurants · 47 supermarkets · 200 parks — see them all on the Chippendale profile.
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Sydney — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Sydney — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2008 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Chippendale profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
Common questions
What is rent like in Chippendale?
The census median rent is $520 a week.
Is Chippendale growing?
Population went from 4,057 (2011) to 7,803 (2021) — up 92% over the decade.
How far is Chippendale from the city?
About 2 km straight-line from the Sydney CBD, with Central station roughly 0.6 km away.
Which council area is Chippendale in?
Chippendale falls under Sydney council and the federal electorate of Sydney.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Chippendale vs Ultimo · Chippendale vs Haymarket.
Nearby guides: Ultimo · Haymarket · Redfern · Surry Hills · Glebe · Waterloo.