NSW · Maitland Council
Chisholm (NSW), NSW, 2322
Desirability index
#56 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Chisholm (NSW) is a smaller suburban community in the Maitland area, home to around 4,577 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,192 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+6%), roughly 478.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $660 (flats $575, houses $670), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 4,577
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $2,755
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 36 of 1,445
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,344
- Employment rate
- 76.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 88 / 6 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $575
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $670
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $660
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 245
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 2,192
- Against the person
- 637
- Against property
- 819
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 478.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 7 residents
- State safety percentile
- 24th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +6.2%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault181
- Fraud177
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment235
- Malicious Damage To Property172
- Transport Regulatory Offences284
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,047
- St Aloysius Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
- St Bede's Catholic CollegeSecondary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
48 public transport stops in this suburb
- Dragonfly Dr After Settlers Bvd
- Dragonfly Dr Before Spotwing St
- Harvest Blvd Opp Chamomile St
- Harvest Blvd Opp Seasons Cct
- Settlers Bvd After Duskdarter St
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Exercise caution. Reduce your speed.Suncroft Street, Trampore Esplanade01 May 2025 – 30 Dec 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
749 planning-related records
2026· 77 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation27 GERANIUM STREET CHISHOLM 2322Additional Information Requested
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)22 TRAMORE ESPLANADE CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)10 TANTA STREET CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 PLUMEGRASS AVENUE CHISHOLM 2322Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support24 TERRITORIA PLACE CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)19 TANTA STREET CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool85 BILLABONG PARADE CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool26 DUSKDARTER STREET CHISHOLM 2322Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30 ELLIPSE CIRCUIT CHISHOLM 2322Determined
May 2026
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)5 AURORA WAY CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)14 GLASSPOND STREET CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure13 PENNANT STREET CHISHOLM 2322Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences30 REDGATE ROAD CHISHOLM 2322Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space16 CORA WAY CHISHOLM 2322Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation37 GREENLING DRIVE CHISHOLM 2322Additional Information Requested
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation8 CAIRO CLOSE CHISHOLM 2322Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool22 TERRITORIA PLACE CHISHOLM 2322Determined
- Subdivision173 MCFARLANES ROAD CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 SUNDEW CRESCENT CHISHOLM 2322Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)30 TRAMORE ESPLANADE CHISHOLM 2322Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision2 SETTLERS BOULEVARD CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 DARKMOUTH STREET CHISHOLM 2322Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise4 HERITAGE DRIVE CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 SILVERWISP ROAD CHISHOLM 2322Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 RED ARROW CLOSE CHISHOLM 2322Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool64 WATERVALE CIRCUIT CHISHOLM 2322Determined
- Subdivision29 STILLWATER PARADE CHISHOLM 2322Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)5 AURORA WAY CHISHOLM 2322Withdrawn
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)14 GLASSPOND STREET CHISHOLM 2322Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space16 CORA WAY CHISHOLM 2322Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)4 MINYA STREET CHISHOLM NSW 2322Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool47 SILVERWISP ROAD CHISHOLM 2322Determined
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)90 SETTLERS BOULEVARD CHISHOLM 2322Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)9 Tanta Street, Chisholm, NSW, 2322Determined
- Advertising and signage; Advertising structure; Business identification sign651 RAYMOND TERRACE ROAD CHISHOLM 2322Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support6 RED ARROW CLOSE CHISHOLM 2322Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool10 SAGE CRESCENT CHISHOLM 2322Determined
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)90 SETTLERS BOULEVARD CHISHOLM 2322Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationPROPOSED LOT 3209 KILCOTTY CLOSE, CHISHOLMWithdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationProposed Lot 3210 Kilcotty Close, ChisholmWithdrawn
2025· 121 proposals
121 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 137 proposals
137 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 97 proposals
97 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 161 proposals
161 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 139 proposals
139 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 17 proposals
17 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
34 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (9)
- Dragonfly Dr after Settlers BvdBus stop
- Dragonfly Dr before Billabong PdeBus stop
- Dragonfly Dr before Emperor PdeBus stop
- Dragonfly Dr before Settlers BvdBus stop
- Forest Dr at Raymond Terrace RdBus stop
- Forest Dr before Grey Gum CresBus stop
- Forest Dr opp Grey Gum CresBus stop
- Harvest Blvd opp Chamomile StBus stop
- Harvest Blvd opp Seasons CctBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Dragonfly Adventure ParkPark
- Harvest ParkPark
- Whitewater ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Little Zak's AcademyDuskdarter Streetchildcare
- St Nicholas Early EducationTigerhawk Drivechildcare
- Tillys Play & Development CentreSeasons Circuitchildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 11
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 93.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #56 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Dragonfly Dr After Settlers Bvdtransport
- Dragonfly Dr Before Spotwing Sttransport
- Harvest Blvd Opp Chamomile Sttransport
- Harvest Blvd Opp Seasons Ccttransport
- Settlers Bvd After Duskdarter Sttransport
- Little Zak's AcademychildcareDuskdarter Streetchildcare
- St Nicholas Early EducationchildcareTigerhawk Drivechildcare
- Tillys Play & Development CentrechildcareSeasons Circuitchildcare
- Dragonfly Adventure Parkgovernmentpark
- Harvest Parkgovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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