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Chatswood 2067 suburb insights

Located in the Willoughby council area, Chatswood (2067) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Chatswood is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Chatswood?

Can I afford Chatswood?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Chatswood? Based on the suburb median of $1,128,000 (units) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$5,568/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
59.5%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$902,400 loan
20% deposit ($225,600)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 60% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Chatswood59.5%
Sydney median income62.1%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Chatswood?

Rental market in Chatswood

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 166 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.


Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$920per week
Sep 2025 · 166 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $700 per week (165 bonds)Mar 23: $750 per week (141 bonds)Jun 23: $850 per week (190 bonds)Sep 23: $830 per week (175 bonds)Dec 23: $850 per week (181 bonds)Mar 24: $808 per week (198 bonds)Jun 24: $880 per week (170 bonds)Sep 24: $860 per week (189 bonds)Dec 24: $865 per week (188 bonds)Mar 25: $900 per week (218 bonds)Jun 25: $910 per week (149 bonds)Sep 25: $920 per week (166 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


Nearby suburbs · same combination

Artarmon2064
$775$145
1.9 km away
Lindfield2070
$950$30
2.2 km away
Castle Cove2069
$840$80
2.5 km away
Lane Cove2066
$755$165
2.8 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Chatswood Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Chatswood

33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
03:21 AEST
Cammeray station · 5.0 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 28 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.


Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
16.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.4pphm
1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Cammeray station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

Change

How might Chatswood change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2067

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2067. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Chatswood change?

Investor activity in Chatswood

2067 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Also in Willoughby

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Willoughby postcodes, or explore the full Willoughby suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2067?
Chatswood is the primary suburb with postcode 2067 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Chatswood is the main locality.
Which local government area is Chatswood in?
Chatswood (2067) is located in the Willoughby local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Chatswood?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Chatswood (2067) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Chatswood flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Chatswood. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Chatswood?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Chatswood (2067), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Chatswood (2067) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Chatswood (2067). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Chatswood changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Chatswood (2067) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Chatswood in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Chatswood 2067: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Willoughby suburb index to compare nearby options.