Cheltenham, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Cheltenham NSW is 2,166 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cheltenham is $1,159 per week ($60,268 per year). Median rent in Cheltenham is $695 per week ($3,012 per month). Cheltenham has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Cheltenham has a population density of 1,310 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cheltenham is China. The most common religion is No religion (39.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cheltenham is $3,612.

There were 12 recorded offences in Cheltenham in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was traffic (7 offences).

Population
2,166
Census 2021
Median income
$1,159/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$695/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Cheltenham vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Cheltenham is $1,159 a week, 52% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 166th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $695 a week, $310 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 19.5% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 46, 3 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCheltenhamTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,159/wk$765/wk +52%$766/wk
Household income$3,573/wk$1,704/wk +110%$1,637/wk
Rent$695/wk$385/wk +81%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,612/mo$1,965/mo +84%$1,733/mo
Median age4643 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.5%22.6% −3.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Cheltenham, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Cheltenham Population

2,166 residents at the 2021 Census.

Cheltenham Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,159/wk
$60,268 per year
Ranked 527 of 14,663
Median Rent
$695/wk
$3,012 per month
Ranked 97 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$3,612/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Cheltenham Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $3,573/wk
Median rent $695/wk
Rent to income 19.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Cheltenham against your income

About $15,483 a month
Median rent $695/wk
Left after rent $2,878/wk
Rent share 19.5%

Cheltenham Schools

27
schools nearby
16
government
1133
avg ICSEA score
15,997
total students
Beecroft Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 837 students
1187
ICSEA
Epping North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 382 students
1174
ICSEA
Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus Independent
Primary · K-12 · 997 students
1173
ICSEA
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 113 students
1170
ICSEA
Wahroonga Adventist School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 633 students
1161
ICSEA
Epping Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 396 students
1152
ICSEA
Mount St Benedict College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,331 students
1147
ICSEA
St Agatha's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 217 students
1147
ICSEA
Epping Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 790 students
1147
ICSEA
Pennant Hills Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 490 students
1143
ICSEA
Cheltenham Girls High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,436 students
1142
ICSEA
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 284 students
1142
ICSEA
Sydney Science College Independent
Secondary · 11-12 · 20 students
1140
ICSEA
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 262 students
1140
ICSEA
West Pennant Hills Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 510 students
1134
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 27 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Cheltenham, with a map

Cheltenham Map

Cheltenham, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Cheltenham, New South Wales: 33.7572°S, 151.0782°E

Cheltenham Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (27)

People in Cheltenham

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (1,031) Female 52.5% (1,138)

Population Density

1,310
people per km²
2,166 people · 1.7 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,843
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
9.5%
Hong Kong
3.6%
England
3.0%
India
2.3%
Sri Lanka
1.7%
New Zealand
1.6%
South Korea
1.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
11.4%
Cantonese
7.2%
Tamil
1.4%
Korean
1.4%
Hindi
1.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.7%
Russian
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
27.2%
Australian
25.5%
Chinese
24.4%
Scottish
12.3%
Irish
10.3%
Indian
4.1%
Italian
3.0%
German
2.0%
Dutch
1.9%
Korean
1.6%
Vietnamese
1.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
39.2%
Anglican
15.2%
Catholic
14.1%
Hinduism
4.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.5%
Buddhism
3.5%
Not stated
3.3%
Christian (other)
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
62.8% 1,134
Separated
1.7% 30
Divorced
3.8% 69
Widowed
3.6% 65
Never married
28.1% 508

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.4%
Couple: no children under 15
31.8%
Couple: no children
20.6%
One parent: no children under 15
4.9%
One parent: children under 15
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
11.8%
2 persons
29.3%
3 persons
18.5%
4 persons
26.9%
5 persons
8.9%
6+ persons
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Cheltenham

Housing Tenure

Of the 696 occupied private dwellings in Cheltenham at the 2021 Census, 8.6% were rented, 49.9% owned outright and 40.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
49.9% 347 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
40.1% 279 dwellings
Rented
8.6% 60 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.4%
2 bedrooms
3.9%
3 bedrooms
28.2%
4 bedrooms
42.1%
5 bedrooms
21.3%
6+ bedrooms
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
10.8%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$600-$799/mo
3.6%
$800-$999/mo
5.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.3%
1 vehicle
28.6%
2 vehicles
47.2%
3 vehicles
15.4%
4+ vehicles
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Cheltenham

Employment

Employed full-time
39.3% 667 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 348 people
Unemployed
2.5% 43 people
Not in labour force
37.6% 638 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
50.7%
Managers
19.6%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.2%
Community & Personal Service
4.9%
Sales Workers
3.5%
Labourers
1.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
1.2%
$500-$649/wk
1.1%
$650-$799/wk
2.5%
$800-$999/wk
2.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.2%
$4,000+/wk
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.1%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.0%
$300-$399/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
1.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.1%
$3,500+/wk
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.2%
Did not go to work
26.1%
Train
8.1%
Car (passenger)
4.9%
Truck
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
86.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
46.6%
Postgraduate Degree
26.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.4%
Certificate III/IV
8.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.4%
Certificate I/II
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
29.9%
Society & Culture
14.1%
Health
11.8%
Engineering
10.3%
Information Technology
8.2%
Education
7.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.7%
Architecture & Building
5.7%
Creative Arts
3.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
1.8%
Agriculture & Environment
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.3%
Secondary: Government
28.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
11.2%
Pre-school
8.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.9%
Vocational Education
6.5%
Secondary: Catholic
5.1%
Primary: Catholic
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
95.4%
Has need for assistance
2.4%
Need for assistance not stated
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
95
Asthma
68
Arthritis
54
Heart disease
47
Diabetes
47
Cancer
38
Lung condition
16
Kidney disease
14
Stroke
10
Dementia
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.4% 237
Did not provide
86.6% 1,529

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
25.4% 450
Not a volunteer
74.6% 1,321

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 3
Previously served
2.4% 42
Never served
97.4% 1,714

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.3%
1 child
12.3%
2 children
33.6%
3 children
18.2%
4 children
4.0%
5+ children
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
10
1961: 1970
34
1971: 1980
78
1981: 1990
127
1991: 2000
152
2001: 2010
188
2011: 2015
70
2016
5
2017
11
2018
19
2019
10
2020
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

6.6%
moved in the last year
24.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,969
Moved from NSW
91
Moved: same area (SA2)
30
Moved from overseas
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.8%
5: 14 hours
31.1%
15: 29 hours
19.0%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.6%
Step family: no other children
7.3%
Blended family: no other children
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheltenham Crime Statistics

12 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Traffic
7
Theft
2
Assault
1
Sexual Offences
1
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Cheltenham

The closest suburb to Cheltenham is Beecroft, 1.4 km away.

Beecroft
1.4 km away · income $1,076/wk · rent $590/wk
North Epping
1.5 km away · income $1,036/wk · rent $615/wk
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1.8 km away · income $946/wk · rent $500/wk
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2.3 km away · income $952/wk · rent $500/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheltenham

What is the population of Cheltenham NSW?

The population of Cheltenham NSW is 2,166 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,310 people per km². Cheltenham is ranked #2,914 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cheltenham?

The median personal income in Cheltenham NSW is $1,159 per week, or $60,268 per year. The median household income is $3,573 per week. Family income is $3,843 per week. Cheltenham is ranked #527 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cheltenham?

Median rent in Cheltenham NSW is $695 per week ($3,012 per month). Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Cheltenham ranks #97 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cheltenham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cheltenham NSW is $3,612. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cheltenham?

The median age in Cheltenham NSW is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cheltenham a good suburb to live in?

Cheltenham is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,166. The median income is $1,159/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10895. All dollar figures in AUD.