What suburb is postcode 2008?

Chippendale is the primary suburb with postcode 2008 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Chippendale is the main locality.

Which local government area is Chippendale in?

Chippendale (2008) is located in the City of Sydney local government area in New South Wales.

What data does Stickybeak show for Chippendale?

Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Chippendale (2008) 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 Chippendale flood prone?

Flood risk varies street by street in Chippendale. 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 Chippendale?

The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Chippendale (2008), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.

Is Chippendale (2008) 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 Chippendale (2008). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.

How is Chippendale changing?

The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Chippendale (2008) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Chippendale 2008 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Chippendale (2008)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the City of Sydney suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

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

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Can I afford Chippendale?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Chippendale? Based on the suburb median of $760,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment

$3,751/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income

53.9%

Stretch

Loan assumptions

$608,000 loan

20% deposit ($152,000)

30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 54% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income

Chippendale53.9%

Sydney median income41.8%

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.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Elizabeth Bay 2011$125,0009% RTI

Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.

Can I afford Chippendale?

Rental market in Chippendale

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 99 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

$1,190per week

Sep 2025 · 99 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Redfern2016

$945▼$245

1.0 km away

Ultimo2007

$1,050▼$140

1.0 km away

Camperdown2050

$950▼$240

1.3 km away

Forest Lodge2037

$1,100▼$90

1.6 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.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Chippendale

GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW

03:02 AEST

Ultimo-UTS station · 0.7 km from centroid

12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.

Pollutants

nearest station

NO₂i

1.1pphm

1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean

Ultimo-UTS station · 365 daily points

Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

TFNSW TRAFFIC VOLUME · CHIPPENDALE 2008

Road traffic in Chippendale

Annual average daily traffic (AADT) from TfNSW sensor stations within or adjacent to the suburb. 2023 data.

55,000

Broadway (Parramatta Rd)Major arterial

vehicles/day · Heavy vehicles: 6.0% of total traffic · 2023 data

Broadway (Parramatta Rd) carries around 55,000 vehicles per day through Chippendale. Heavy vehicles make up about 6% of that traffic.

OTHER MAJOR ROADS

Other major roads in Chippendale
Road	AADT	Classification	Heavy veh.
City Road	28,000	Busy arterial	4.5%
Cleveland Street	18,200	Moderate collector	3.2%

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DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2008

What’s in the pipeline

Development applications (DAs) lodged, assessed, or approved in Chippendale over the past 12 months. Pipeline data from the NSW Planning Portal. Proposed developments may not proceed.

Active applications47

lodged or under assessment

Proposed dwellings312

6.5% of existing households

Declared value$184M

total estimated cost of works, where reported

Residential share68.0%

of active applications

24-month DA trajectory

DA volume up roughly 27% on the prior 12 months.

Chippendale has a moderate DA pipeline, consistent with ongoing infill. Expect incremental change rather than wholesale transformation.

How might Chippendale change?

Investor activity in Chippendale

2008 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

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

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Also in City of Sydney

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

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2008?: Chippendale is the primary suburb with postcode 2008 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Chippendale is the main locality.
Which local government area is Chippendale in?: Chippendale (2008) is located in the City of Sydney local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Chippendale?: Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Chippendale (2008) 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 Chippendale flood prone?: Flood risk varies street by street in Chippendale. 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 Chippendale?: The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Chippendale (2008), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Chippendale (2008) 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 Chippendale (2008). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Chippendale changing?: The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Chippendale (2008) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Chippendale in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Chippendale 2008: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full City of Sydney suburb index to compare nearby options.