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Chatham, NSW 2430
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$645,000
Median Unit
$400,000
Gross Yield (houses)
4.5%
1yr Growth (houses)
-10.7%
market range +2.5% to +10.0%
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Chatham market and investor summary
In Chatham, NSW 2430, the median house sells for around $645K, on a gross rental yield of 4.5% for houses. House prices have moved -10.7% over the past year. At 1.3% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.5% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.3% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Chatham: people, income and schools
Chatham has a resident population of roughly 36,841, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 52, it reads as an older, established demographic, and families account for 67% of households.
On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). Locally, around 34% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 10 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 41 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 36,841
- +3% over 5yr
- Median age
- 52 years
- Households renting
- 26%
- Family households
- 67%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 10
- avg ICSEA 911
- Unemployment
- 6.4%
- Walk score
- 41/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Chatham
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What should I check before investing in Chatham?
Chatham has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.4%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Tight rental market (1.3% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Chatham?
The median property price in Chatham, NSW 2430 is $645K for houses and $400K for units.
What rental yield does Chatham show?
The gross rental yield in Chatham is 4.5% for houses and 5.4% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Chatham?
House prices in Chatham are down 10.7% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Chatham?
The current vacancy rate in Chatham is 1.3%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Chatham?
Chatham has a population of approximately 36,841 residents, with a median age of 52.
What schools are near Chatham?
There are 10 schools within roughly 5km of Chatham. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Chatham's population growing?
The population of Chatham has grown modestly, about 3% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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