Dulwich Hill

NSW 2203 · Inner West

14,046 (2021) → 14,647 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Inner West local government area (est. 172,783 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

14,046

Population

$2.51M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Dulwich Hill is a moderate growth suburb in Inner West, NSW 2203, about 7km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.51M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Dulwich Hill has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.

7.1 km

To Sydney CBD

5.6 km

To coast

$885/wk

Median rent (house)

780 m

To nearest station

Demographics

14,046

Population

Median age

2.2

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Inner West LGA population (est. 2025)172,783

Median household income (weekly)$2,095

vs NSW median+13.2%

Bachelor degree or higher61.9%

Born in Australia63.0%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,729 / 3,420 / 650

Top countries of birth: England (3.48%), Greece (2.68%), Vietnam (1.94%), New Zealand (1.82%), Lebanon (1.54%)

Top languages: Greek (4.96%), Arabic (3.2%), Vietnamese (2.43%), Portuguese (1.92%), Spanish (1.84%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.51M+9.1%

Median house (2025)

$949K+20.0%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$885 / $650 wk

Rental yield (house)1.8%

Days on market (house)30 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling199/100k

Steal from dwelling221/100k

Motor vehicle theft135/100k

Domestic assault327/100k

Robbery14/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 523 (all categories, latest year)3,724 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

369

Within 10km4 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1080 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Dulwich Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1110
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and DesignSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1085
St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1085
St Maroun's CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1051

Nearby (within 10km)

Yeo Park Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1119
Lewisham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1108
Christian Brothers' High School LewishamCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1032
Waranara SchoolSecondary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1002
Summer Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1155
Trinity Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1164
Casimir Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1049
Marrickville West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1055
Edgeware SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 852
St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1046
St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1139
Trinity Grammar School Bishop Chambers HouseSecondary · Independent · 1.3km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Train

7Light rail

29Bus

CBD commute (est.)22 min (train)

Nearest train stationDulwich Hill (780 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C

Summer max

17.5°C

Winter max

1,090mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

392 in suburbSupermarkets

1257 in suburbCafes/Rest.

7915 in suburbParks

435 in suburbPlaygrounds

19012 in suburbPools

330 in suburbGyms

4Dog parks

312 in suburbGPs

210 in suburbPharmacies

270 in suburbChildcare

91 in suburbLibraries

23910 in suburbSports fields

61 in suburbVets

Nearest beachKyeemagh Dog Beach (5.7 km)

Nearest hospitalCanterbury Hospital (4.2 km)

Nearest vet600 m

Nearest airportSydney (5.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.05%

Projected population 204118,150

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Inner West

Lewisham$2.37M99transport Summer Hill (Inner West)$3.18M97transport Marrickville$2.10M97transport Petersham$2.21M97transport Ashfield$2.24M97transport Haberfield$2.54M83transport

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Frequently asked questions about Dulwich Hill

Is Dulwich Hill safe?

Dulwich Hill has a residential safety score of 66/100, 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 3,724 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Dulwich Hill?

In Dulwich Hill, the median house price is $2.51M and the median unit price is $949K. Median weekly house rent is $885.

How far is Dulwich Hill from Sydney CBD?

Dulwich Hill is about 7.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 22 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Dulwich Hill?

Dulwich Hill has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1083 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Dulwich Hill?

Dulwich Hill has a transport score of 97/100, including 1 train station and 29 bus stops.