Chester Hill
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Chester Hill, NSW 2162.
About Chester Hill
Welcome to Chester Hill
Chester Hill sits in Sydney's south-west, around 27 kilometres from the CBD, tucked between Old Guildford, Fairfield East, Guildford, Yennora and Villawood. It's a suburb built around family life and practicality rather than polish — quiet streets of post-war houses, a compact shopping strip near the station, and an easy sense of community that's held steady for decades.
With a population of 14,007 and a median age of 34, Chester Hill has long attracted young families and first-home buyers looking for space and value within striking distance of Parramatta and the broader south-western rail corridor. It's not a suburb chasing attention, which is exactly the appeal for those who live here.
Lifestyle & dining
Chester Hill's day-to-day life revolves around its local shopping strip near the station, where bakeries, grocers and casual eateries cover most needs without any fuss. The area has a strong multicultural character, reflected in the mix of Middle Eastern, Vietnamese and Italian food options scattered through the shops, and there's a genuine neighbourhood feel to weekend errands here.
For bigger nights out or wider retail therapy, residents tend to head to nearby Guildford or further into Fairfield, but the appeal of Chester Hill has always been its unpretentious, get-on-with-it local scene.
Getting around
Chester Hill railway station, on the T2 Leppington/Inner West & South Line, is the backbone of the suburb's transport and puts Parramatta, Liverpool and the Sydney CBD within reasonable reach without a car. Buses supplement the rail line, connecting into Yennora, Guildford and Villawood.
Drivers benefit from proximity to the Cumberland Highway and Hume Highway, making the M4 and greater south-western Sydney road network fairly accessible, though like much of this part of Sydney, peak-hour traffic on the local arterials is a factor worth planning around.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Chester Hill Public School and Chester Hill North Public School serving primary-aged children, and Chester Hill High School providing the public secondary option. Salamah College and Rowland Hassall School add further choice, giving parents a genuine spread of schooling options within a short drive or walk.
Combined with its parks, quiet residential streets and community facilities, this depth of educational infrastructure is a big part of why Chester Hill continues to draw young families and multi-generational households.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock is dominated by detached houses, which make up 76% of current listings, ranging from original mid-century brick homes to renovated and rebuilt versions on the same generous blocks. Townhouses account for 23% of listings, offering a lower-maintenance alternative for downsizers or investors, while apartments remain a rarity at just 2%.
This house-heavy mix is typical of the wider Old Guildford and Yennora pocket, and it's one reason Chester Hill appeals to buyers wanting land and a backyard rather than medium-density living.
The property market
Chester Hill's median house price currently sits at $1.35 million, following growth of 11.3% — a strong result that reflects buyer demand pushing further into Sydney's south-west as more central suburbs become unaffordable. Median rent is $750 a week, giving landlords a solid return relative to purchase price and pointing to healthy rental demand in the area.
With houses so dominant in the local stock, price movements here are closely tied to detached-home demand rather than apartment supply, and the suburb's affordability relative to inner and eastern Sydney continues to be its main drawcard for both owner-occupiers and investors.
Market snapshot
Chester Hill property market
Median sale price
$1.35m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$750
per week
Gross rental yield
2.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$839k
Median
$1.35m
Premium
$1.71m
Days on market
25
Auction clearance
69%
Sold this year
59
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +6.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Chester Hill by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Chester Hill, NSW 2162.
Population
14,007
residents (2021)
Median age
34
years
Household income
$1,355
median, per week
Median rent
$380
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
37%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Chester Hill
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Chester Hill
$1.26m
30 Grevillea Rd
Sold ~July 2026
$1.40m
28 Woodland Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.66m
7 Burton Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.62m
103 Campbell Hill Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.22m
1 Forshaw Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.30m
126 Campbell Hill Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.29m
69 Jocelyn Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.35m
61 Ian Crescent
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Chester Hill
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Price map around Chester Hill
Every listing for sale near Chester Hill, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Chester Hill suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Chester Hill?
The median house price in Chester Hill, NSW is $1.35m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 11.3%.
How much is rent in Chester Hill?
The median weekly rent in Chester Hill is around $750 per week.
Is Chester Hill a good place to live?
Chester Hill is a suburb in Western Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Chester Hill is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 14,007 and 5 schools in the area.
What is the population of Chester Hill?
Chester Hill has a population of 14,007 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 34.
What schools are in Chester Hill?
There are 5 schools in or near Chester Hill, including Rowland Hassall School, Salamah College and Chester Hill North Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Chester Hill?
Properties in Chester Hill take around 25 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 69%.
How much do you need to buy in Chester Hill?
Entry-level properties in Chester Hill start around $839k, while premium homes reach $1.71m.
What suburbs are near Chester Hill?
Suburbs near Chester Hill include Old Guildford, Fairfield East, Guildford, Yennora and Villawood.
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