Moving to Chiswick NSW 2046
What the official numbers say about living in Chiswick — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $600 a week, against a median household income of $2,444 a week.
About 57% of homes are owner-occupied and 42% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Chiswick grew 18% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,470 → 2,909 people).
Around 63% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Italy, China, England; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Mandarin, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Chiswick sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (36% of workers), while 59% work from home.
Nearest train station: Croydon, 4.2 km south-west.
Nearest metro station: Barangaroo, 6.1 km east.
Nearest light rail stop: Leichhardt North, 3.2 km south-east.
Nearest bus interchange: STA Ryde Depot, 3.8 km north.
Nearest ferry wharf: Chiswick, 650 m north-east.
Nearest airport: Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 11.5 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 7 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 86 schools · 65 cafes & restaurants · 10 supermarkets · 102 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Chiswick profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Abbotsford Public School 700 m · Riverside Girls High School 1.1 km · All Hallows Catholic Primary School 1.3 km · Russell Lea Public School 1.4 km · Drummoyne Public School 1.6 km · St Mark's Primary School 1.7 km · St Josephs College 2 km · Hunters Hill Primary School 2.1 km
Groceries: IGA 950 m · IGA - Drummoyne 1.6 km · Harris Farm 1.8 km · IGA 1.8 km · Coles 2.2 km · Coles 2.2 km · Coles 2.4 km · ALDI 2.5 km
Parks and reserves: Allison Park 350 m · Campbell Park 350 m · Lysaght Park 400 m · Chiswick Park 450 m · Wire Mill Reserve 500 m · Chambers Park 500 m · Marmion Lane Reserve 700 m · Russell Park 700 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Chiswick, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian White Ibis · Australian Magpie · Pied Currawong · Silver Gull.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Chiswick, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiswick here | 2,909 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Abbotsford | 5,431 | — | 10/10 | 15% |
| Wareemba | 1,519 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Russell Lea | 4,920 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Huntleys Cove | 740 | — | 10/10 | 28% |
| Drummoyne | 12,011 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Rodd Point | 1,380 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Canada Bay — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Reid — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2046 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Chiswick profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $600 a week, and about 42% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 18% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,470 people to 2,909. It sits about 7 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Croydon station is roughly 4.2 km away. Local government is Canada Bay council, and the federal seat is Reid.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Chiswick vs Abbotsford · Chiswick vs Wareemba.
Nearby guides: Abbotsford · Wareemba · Russell Lea · Huntleys Cove · Drummoyne · Rodd Point.
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