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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)

87
Overall score

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

9,823
Population
$2.67M
Median house (2025)
52
Safety score
79
Transport score

Five Dock is a stable suburb in Canada Bay, NSW 2046, about 7km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.67M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 79/100, 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.

7.2 km
To Sydney CBD
9.7 km
To coast
$1,200/wk
Median rent (house)
2.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

9,823
Population
41
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Canada Bay LGA population (est. 2025)90,686
Median household income (weekly)$2,328
vs NSW median+25.8%
Bachelor degree or higher54.2%
Born in Australia63.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,737 / 1,412 / 580

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

$2.67M-6.9%
Median house (2025)
$1.18M+3.0%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,200 / $822 wk
Rental yield (house)2.3%
Days on market (house)33 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

52
Residential

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

38
Break & enter dwelling387/100k
13
Steal from dwelling132/100k
20
Motor vehicle theft204/100k
30
Domestic assault305/100k
2
Robbery20/100k
42
Non-domestic assault428/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 548 (all categories, latest year)5,579 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

88

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

366
Within 10km5 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1085 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • All Hallows Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1115
  • Rosebank CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1111
  • Domremy Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1087
  • Five Dock Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1084
  • Lucas Gardens SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1048

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Dobroyd Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1157
  • Russell Lea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1127
  • Haberfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1131
  • Abbotsford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1114
  • Burwood Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1099
  • Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1082
  • St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1077
  • Croydon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1115
  • Concord High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1071
  • Concord Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1061
  • St Vincent's College AshfieldCombined · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1041
  • Presbyterian Ladies' College SydneyCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1156

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

79
63Bus
CBD commute (est.)34 min (bus)
Nearest train stationCroydon (2.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
950mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
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.

261 in suburbSupermarkets
5523 in suburbCafes/Rest.
6110 in suburbParks
398 in suburbPlaygrounds
696 in suburbPools
254 in suburbGyms
21 in suburbDog parks
221 in suburbGPs
203 in suburbPharmacies
184 in suburbChildcare
41 in suburbLibraries
29132 in suburbSports fields
51 in suburbVets
Nearest beachKyeemagh Dog Beach (9.8 km)
Nearest hospitalConcord Hospital (4.7 km)
Nearest vet590 m
Nearest airportSydney (9.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

79

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

25
Gyms
14
Leisure centres
5
Public pools
291
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

66

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

61
Parks
0
Nature reserves
58
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
5
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

66

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
11
Galleries
4
Libraries
1
Arts centres
6
Landmarks

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

54

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

3
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
4
Clubs RSL/Leagues
19
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.71

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

76

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

11
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services14
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 12 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.43

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.53%
Projected population 204110,452
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Canada Bay

Wareemba$3.77M75transportRodd Point$4.63M80transportCanada BayData not available81transportRussell Lea$3.30M76transportAbbotsfordData not available75transportChiswick$3.52M76transport

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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 5,579 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Five Dock?

In Five Dock, the median house price is $2.67M and the median unit price is $1.18M. Median weekly house rent is $1,200.

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 1089 (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 79/100 and 63 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.