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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
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 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
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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.