Annandale
NSW 2038 · Inner West
9,487 (2021) → 9,970 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Inner West local government area (est. 172,783 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Annandale is a stable suburb in Inner West, NSW 2038, about 3km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.32M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 93/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Annandale has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.1%), New Zealand (2.55%), USA (1.41%), China (0.95%), Italy (0.84%)
Top languages: Italian (1.49%), Spanish (1.31%), Mandarin (1.26%), Greek (1.14%), Cantonese (0.7%)
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 1101 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1167
- Annandale North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1151
- Annandale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1129
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bridge Road SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 969
- Forest Lodge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1144
- St Fiacre's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1136
- St Scholastica's College Glebe PointSecondary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1134
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2km
- Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt CampusSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1102
- Inner Sydney Montessori School, LilyfieldPrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- Leichhardt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1133
- St James Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1120
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1141
- Italian Bilingual SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1146
- Taverners Hill Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1087
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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 Annandale
Is Annandale safe?
Annandale has a residential safety score of 59/100, 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 5,197 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Annandale?
In Annandale, the median house price is $2.32M and the median unit price is $1.01M. Median weekly house rent is $980.
How far is Annandale from Sydney CBD?
Annandale is about 3.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 22 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Annandale?
Annandale has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1149 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Annandale?
Annandale has a transport score of 93/100 and 21 bus stops.