Chatham Valley Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Chatham Valley Compares
Chatham Valley vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Chatham Valley | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,437 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $375 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,417 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 15.6% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Chatham Valley is a locality 120 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2787. It falls within the Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains region. The local government area is Oberon.
According to the 2021 Census, Chatham Valley has a population of 69 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $1,437, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 15.6%, higher than the NSW average.
Housing in Chatham Valley includes a median weekly rent of $375, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,417, with 27 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Chatham Valley scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Chatham Valley is part of the Blue Mountains - South statistical area in New South Wales.
Chatham Valley Details
| Postcode | 2787 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 69 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,437/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $675/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $375 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,417 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 46.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 27 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.836147 |
| Longitude | 149.90523 |
| Distance from Sydney | 120 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains |
| Area (SA3) | Blue Mountains - South |
| Local Government | Oberon |
| Federal Electorate | Calare |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 13 (18.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 9 (13.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 23 (33.3%) |
| 65+ years | 19 (27.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 8 (11.6%) |
| Asthma | 3 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (4.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 10 (37.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 11 (40.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 6 (22.2%) |
Suburbs Near Chatham Valley
Same Postcode (2787)
More Chatham Valley Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.