Abbotsford
NSW 2046 · Canada Bay
5,431 (2021) → 5,546 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Canada Bay local government area (est. 90,686 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Abbotsford is a stable suburb in Canada Bay, NSW 2046, about 8km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.52M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 75/100, and is about 11km inland. Abbotsford has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 87/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Italy (5.67%), England (3.17%), China (2.82%), New Zealand (1.01%), Hong Kong (0.98%)
Top languages: Italian (8.23%), Mandarin (2.87%), Cantonese (2.26%), Greek (1.77%), Spanish (1.53%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1094 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Abbotsford Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1114
Nearby (within 10km)
- All Hallows Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1115
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School, Boat ShedSecondary · Independent · 1.2km
- Giant Steps SydneyCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1103
- Riverside Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1107
- Russell Lea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1127
- Five Dock Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1084
- Gladesville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1131
- Domremy Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1087
- Drummoyne Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1140
- Mortlake Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1089
- Rosebank CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1111
- Concord High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1071
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Abbotsford
Is Abbotsford safe?
Abbotsford has a residential safety score of 87/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,467 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Abbotsford?
In Abbotsford, the median house price is $3.52M and the median unit price is $1.43M. Median weekly house rent is $1,200.
How far is Abbotsford from Sydney CBD?
Abbotsford is about 7.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 35 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Abbotsford?
Abbotsford has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1114 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Abbotsford?
Abbotsford has a transport score of 75/100 and 17 bus stops.