What to know about Chatswood
Local knowledge, each fact with a link to where it comes from.
At the 2021 Census, 67.6% of Chatswood's occupied private dwellings were flats or apartments, 27.9% were separate houses and 4.3% were semi-detached, terrace or townhouses.
50.2% of Chatswood households rented their home at the 2021 Census, against 26.1% owned outright and 20.0% owned with a mortgage.
Willoughby City Council gives one free pre-booked kerbside bulky waste collection per eligible property each calendar year; it must be booked at least a week ahead (the council recommends a month), and cancelling less than 7 days before means no free booking until the next year.
Willoughby's booked bulky waste goes to the kerb on the Sunday evening for collection Monday to Friday that week, labelled with that Sunday's date, the address and the booking reference.
Towers and houses
Two thirds of Chatswood homes (67.6%) were flats or apartments at the 2021 Census, but 27.9% were separate houses (ABS). A tower move is about lifts and docks; a house move is about driveways, steps and how much is in the garage. See house removals for the second kind.
Half of Chatswood households (50.2%) rent. If you are vacating, give the removalist your final day and ask whether they can work around a cleaner or an inspection.
Willoughby's booked clean-up
Willoughby City Council gives each eligible property one free pre-booked bulky waste collection a calendar year. Book it at least a week ahead, and the council suggests a month at busy times; cancel less than 7 days out and you lose the free booking until next year (Willoughby City Council). Items go to the kerb on the Sunday evening for pick-up between Monday and Friday that week, labelled with the Sunday date, your address and the booking reference.
Because there is only one free booking, use it in the week before you move, once you know what is not coming with you. Then request a free quote for what is left.
Common questions
How many free clean-ups does Willoughby give Chatswood residents?
One free pre-booked bulky waste collection per eligible property each calendar year. Extra collections are paid.
When do I put out a Willoughby bulky waste collection?
On the Sunday evening of your booked week, labelled with that Sunday's date, your address and your booking reference. Collection happens Monday to Friday.
What changes between a tower move and a house move in Chatswood?
In a tower the lift, loading dock and building rules set the pace. In a house it is the driveway, steps and garage contents. Describe yours when you request a quote.