Located in New South Wales, Chatham Valley sits 215 km from Sydney CBD, around 3 hours 15 minutes by car. The locality has 69 residents, a median age of 51, and a median household income of $74,724 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The locality more than tripled between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $375 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,417. Chatham Valley is characterised by no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 69. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Median House Price
Q4 2025The median house sale price in Chatham Valley sits at $1.08 million in the December 2025 quarter, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only two sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level. Zoom out: prices have climbed roughly 82% over the past decade — 6.9% per year on average.
$1,081,500
Based on only 2 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Rental Market
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $470/wk
- 11 bonds
- +31% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies across postcode 2787 (NSW publishes bonds by postcode, which can cover several suburbs). Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025163 Affordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 18% of its income on the median rent in postcode 2787.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Chatham Valley safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Chatham Valley sits in the low band, with 1 incidents recorded in 2025.
1 offences
no change since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20251 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Chatham Valley is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Chatham Valley.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 24
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Oberon: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Chatham Valley is home to 69 residents, with a median age of 51 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $75,000 a year, with unemployment at 15.6%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
69
Median Age
51
Median Household Income
$74,724/yr
Census Median Rent
$375/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,417/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$35,100/yr
Unemployment Rate
15.6%
Unoccupied Dwellings
29.6%
Total Dwellings
27
Owner-Occupier Rate
100.0%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
26.1%
Mortgage Stress
22.8%
Work From Home
25.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 79.7%
- English Spoken at Home
- 91.3%
- Employment Rate
- 50%
- Completed Year 12
- 37.7%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $975 a year through Oberon based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 100%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Oberon
In the year to August 2026, 21 new dwellings were approved across Oberon. That mix is 19 houses and 2 units. Approvals are down 33.3% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Pejar Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Climate & Setting
from Oberon (Jenolan Caves Road), 12.2 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 1,289 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 738 mm
- 105 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 2787, 12 of 4,420 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.7% (76 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2787, 930 rooftop-solar systems totalling 6.3 MW have been installed since 2001, against 2,124 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 56 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Mortgage repayments
Q4-2025 medianTransfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Revenue NSW
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $600,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Revenue NSW.
At $1,081,500 this is $481,500 above the $600,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Revenue NSW.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Andrew Gee Independent
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Andrew Gee | 37.7% | 62.3% | +3.2 |
| 2022 | Andrew Gee | 34.5% | 65.5% | +2.2 |
| 2019 | Andrew Gee | 36.7% | 63.3% | +1.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Paul Toole The Nationals
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Paul Toole NP | 73.6% |
| 2019 | Paul Toole NP | 67.9% |
| 2015 | Paul Toole NP | 65.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
Looking at a specific address in Chatham Valley?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Chatham Valley
Is Chatham Valley a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Chatham Valley is low (23/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Chatham Valley?
Chatham Valley has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Chatham Valley?
Chatham Valley, NSW had a population of 69 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Chatham Valley, NSW?
The postcode for Chatham Valley, NSW is 2787.
How far is Chatham Valley from Sydney?
Chatham Valley is 215 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 193 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Chatham Valley?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Chatham Valley was $74,724 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Chatham Valley?
There are too few current rental listings in Chatham Valley for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $375, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Chatham Valley?
The median age of residents in Chatham Valley was 51 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Chatham Valley?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Chatham Valley, Oberon (Jenolan Caves Road) (12.2 km away), 738 mm of rain a year over 105 rainy days over 2006-2026.
What is the median house price in Chatham Valley?
The median sale price for houses in Chatham Valley was $1,081,500 in the Q4 2025 quarter, based on a small sample of 2 sales — take as indicative.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Chatham Valley?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Chatham Valley belong to?
Chatham Valley sits within the Oberon local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Chatham Valley?
The average residential rates bill through Oberon is $975 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Chatham Valley?
Across Oberon, 21 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 33.3% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Chatham Valley in?
Chatham Valley sits within the federal Division of Calare, currently held by Andrew Gee (Independent).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Q4 2025
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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