Chatsworth NSW

Postcode 2469 · Clarence Valley LGA

Chatsworth is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Clarence Valley local government area (postcode 2469). With a population of 157, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 57. Households earn a median income of $60K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are managers, technicians & trades, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Chatsworth is $595,000, having dropped significantly 42.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $490. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,442.

Chatsworth is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 977, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Clarence Valley LGA is moderate at 4,981 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Chatsworth offers a gross rental yield of 4.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($595K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -42.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$595K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.9x Moderate
Price Momentum-42.8% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education3/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$595K
-42.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$280
POPULATION
157
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age57
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,152
Personal Income /wk$615
Mortgage /mth$1,442
CRIME (Clarence Valley LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,981
Total Incidents2,791
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA977
Total Students83
Government1
Chatsworth Island Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 977
Data: 2025