Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Chifley

2 km²

Chifley is characterised by fewer residents than most areas and a well-above-average share of degree-holders.

Beyond that, it has high household incomes and a slightly younger population.

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📍 Chifley, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,680▲ +7.7%since 2011 Median age37 yrs▲ +2.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.8%People aged 65 and over16.0%Children under 1516.0%People in a de facto relationship10.0%▲ +11.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Chifley, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 34%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Children (0–14) (16%).

Young adults (25–44)33.8%

Older adults (45–64)22.4%

Children (0–14)16.0%

Seniors (65+)16.0%

Youth (15–24)11.3%

Marital status

In Chifley, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (8%).

Married47%
Never married37%
Divorced8%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Chifley, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by Nepal (5%) and India (4%).

Australia67.3%

Nepal4.1%

India3.7%

England2.8%

China1.8%

Philippines1.4%

New Zealand0.9%

Italy0.5%

Vietnam0.5%

South Africa0.1%

Ancestry

In Chifley, the largest group is English at 30%, followed by Australian (27%) and Irish (13%).

English33.0%

Australian29.0%

Irish13.7%

Scottish9.9%

German5.1%

Chinese3.9%

Indian3.4%

Italian3.1%

Greek2.2%

Filipino1.9%

Language

People using another language at home25.7%

Language used at home

In Chifley, the largest group is English only at 90%, followed by Mandarin (3%) and Greek (1%).

English only71.3%

Mandarin2.1%

Greek1.1%

Cantonese0.7%

Punjabi0.7%

Hindi0.7%

Arabic0.6%

Vietnamese0.6%

Tagalog0.6%

Italian0.6%

Religion

People with no religion42.5%

Religious affiliation

In Chifley, the largest group is No religion at 45%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Hinduism (8%).

No religion45%
Christianity40%
Hinduism8%
Buddhism4%
Islam2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1279.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher48.5%

Highest year of school

In Chifley, the largest group is Year 12 at 82%, followed by Year 10 (10%) and Year 9 or below (4%).

Year 1279.3%

Year 1010.1%

Year 9 or below4.3%

Year 113.1%

Highest qualification level

In Chifley, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 40%, followed by Postgraduate degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Bachelor degree36.6%

Postgraduate degree20.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.4%

Certificate III / IV11.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate7.8%

Certificate I / II1.3%

Field of qualification

In Chifley, the largest group is Society & culture at 23%, followed by Management & commerce (22%) and Health (11%).

Society & culture21.7%

Management & commerce20.8%

Health10.5%

Information technology8.4%

Engineering & related8.4%

Education6.5%

Natural & physical sciences5.0%

Creative arts3.8%

Architecture & building3.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,191▲ +38.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,347▲ +44.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,940▲ +38.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week23.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week36.2%

Household income distribution

In Chifley, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $4,000 or more (25%) and $650–$1,499 (21%).

$1,500–$2,99929.2%

$4,000 or more23.2%

$650–$1,49919.5%

$3,000–$3,99912.9%

Under $65010.0%

Personal income distribution

In Chifley, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (27%).

$650–$1,49932.2%

$1,500–$2,99928.8%

Under $65025.8%

$3,000 or more8.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.8%People with a mental health condition9.6%People needing help with daily activities4.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Chifley, the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (7%).

None67.3%

One condition18.5%

Two conditions7.1%

Three or more2.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Chifley, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Other condition (19%) and Arthritis (17%).

Mental health9.6%

Other condition9.6%

Arthritis8.6%

Asthma8.1%

Diabetes3.8%

Cancer3.6%

Heart disease3.5%

Lung condition1.8%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.1%People providing unpaid care11.2%People caring for children unpaid24.8%People who served in the Defence Force5.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families11.5%People living alone31.0%▲ +8.6%since 2011

Family composition

In Chifley, the largest group is Couples with children at 57%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children57%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families12%
Other families2%

Household size

In Chifley, the largest group is 1 person at 31%, followed by 2 people (30%) and 3 people (17%).

1 person31.0%

2 people29.8%

3 people17.2%

4 people14.1%

5 people6.2%

6 or more2.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$450▲ +25.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,383▲ +19.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting32.3%Homes owned outright31.9%Separate (detached) houses67.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms74.4%▼ -0.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Chifley, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 34%, followed by Rented (32%) and Owned outright (32%).

Owned with a mortgage34%
Rented32%
Owned outright32%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Chifley, the largest group is Separate house at 68%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (27%) and Flat or apartment (6%).

Separate house68%
Townhouse / semi-detached27%
Flat or apartment6%

Bedrooms per home

In Chifley, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (20%).

3 bedrooms43.4%

4 bedrooms26.3%

2 bedrooms19.8%

5 or more4.6%

1 bedroom4.4%

Studio / none0.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In Chifley, the largest group is $350–$549 at 39%, followed by $550–$749 (24%) and $200–$349 (18%).

$350–$54938.9%

$550–$74923.7%

$200–$34917.3%

Under $20011.4%

$750 or more7.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Chifley, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $3,000 or more (27%) and $1,000–$1,799 (21%).

$1,800–$2,99936.4%

$3,000 or more26.4%

$1,000–$1,79920.4%

Under $1,00015.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.0%▼ -23.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Chifley, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 43%, followed by 2 vehicles (35%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

1 vehicle42.9%

2 vehicles35.5%

3 vehicles10.9%

No vehicle6.0%

4 or more5.5%

How people get to work

In Chifley, the largest group is Car (driver) at 66%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (8%).

Car (driver)56.8%

Worked at home11.6%

Car (passenger)6.8%

Bus5.1%

Walked3.9%

Bicycle1.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years47.8%Recent arrivals from overseas24.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.0%Labour-force participation68.9%Employed full-time65.7%

Industries people work in

In Chifley, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 31%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Professional & technical (12%).

Public administration & safety29.7%

Health care & social assistance13.5%

Professional & technical11.2%

Retail trade7.1%

Accommodation & food7.1%

Education & training7.1%

Construction4.7%

Administrative & support4.5%

Other services2.9%

Manufacturing1.6%

Occupations people work in

In Chifley, the largest group is Professionals at 33%, followed by Managers (18%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals32.5%

Managers17.8%

Clerical & administrative12.0%

Community & personal service10.7%

Technicians & trades9.2%

Labourers8.0%

Sales workers6.5%

Machinery operators & drivers2.1%

Areas within Chifley

Chifley Block 1 Chifley Block 2 Chifley Block 3 Chifley Block 4 Chifley Block 5

Nearby areas

Pearce Lyons (ACT)Waramanga Phillip Mount Taylor Fisher Torrens Weston

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