Five Dock
NSW 2046 · Canada Bay
9,823 (2021) → 10,032 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.
Five Dock is a stable suburb in Canada Bay, NSW 2046, about 7km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.96M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 80/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Five Dock has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 52/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2046 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Italy (7.12%), China (3.71%), England (2.66%), New Zealand (1.84%), Ireland (1.02%)
Top languages: Italian (10.49%), Mandarin (4.03%), Cantonese (2.59%), Spanish (1.95%), Greek (1.82%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1085 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- All Hallows Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1125
- Rosebank CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1125
- Domremy Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1091
- Five Dock Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1082
- Lucas Gardens SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1057
Nearby (within 10km)
- Dobroyd Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1149
- Russell Lea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1140
- Haberfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1125
- Abbotsford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1113
- St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1083
- Burwood Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1086
- Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1088
- Croydon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1119
- Concord High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1068
- Concord Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1071
- St Vincent's College AshfieldCombined · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1043
- Presbyterian Ladies' College SydneyCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1160
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Five Dock
Is Five Dock safe?
Five Dock has a residential safety score of 52/100, 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 4,948 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Five Dock?
In Five Dock, the median house price is $2.96M and the median unit price is $1.24M. Median weekly house rent is $1,125.
How far is Five Dock from Sydney CBD?
Five Dock is about 7.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 34 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Five Dock?
Five Dock has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1096 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Five Dock?
Five Dock has a transport score of 80/100 and 63 bus stops.