Delahey vs Sydenham
The verdict
Delahey is more affordable, with a median house price of $642K versus $720K in Sydenham. Sydenham rates higher for transport (77 vs 72). Delahey is closer to the coast (17.2 km vs 19.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Delahey rates higher (100 vs 93/100 in Sydenham).
Scores
| Delahey | Sydenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 75 |
| Transport | 72 | 77 |
| Education | 54 | 59 |
| Liveability | 84 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Delahey | Sydenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,077 | 10,578 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,486 | $1,813 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.9% | 40.0% |
| Born in Australia | 47.1% | 53.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Delahey Moderate Growth · Sydenham Moderate Growth
Property
| Delahey | Sydenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $642K | $720K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $475K |
| House price YoY | -6.0% | 0.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Delahey | Sydenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 111 | 217 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 87 | 227 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 334 | 265 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,476 | 3,980 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Delahey | Sydenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 1,037 |
See the full school list on each profile: Delahey · Sydenham
Transport
| Delahey | Sydenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 70 | 77 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 800 m |
Liveability
| Delahey | Sydenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 15 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 62 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.2 km | 19.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.4 km | 21.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 8.0 km |
Population & growth
| Delahey | Sydenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,077 | 10,578 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,791 | 10,726 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,522 | 12,471 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.90% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Delahey or Sydenham?
Delahey has the higher residential safety score (Delahey 100/100 vs Sydenham 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Delahey or Sydenham?
Delahey is more affordable, with a median house price of $642K versus $720K.
Which has better schools, Delahey or Sydenham?
Sydenham has a higher average school ICSEA (Delahey 973 vs Sydenham 1037; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Delahey or Sydenham?
Sydenham has the higher transport score (Delahey 72/100 vs Sydenham 77/100).
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