Haberfield
NSW 2045 · Inner West
6,480 (2021) → 6,719 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.
Haberfield is a stable suburb in Inner West, NSW 2045, about 6km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.25M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Haberfield has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 96/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2045 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Italy (10.6%), England (3.01%), New Zealand (1.5%), China (1.05%), Greece (0.76%)
Top languages: Italian (16.06%), Greek (1.98%), Mandarin (1.33%), Spanish (1.25%), Cantonese (0.82%)
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 1088 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Dobroyd Point Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1149
- Haberfield Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1125
- St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1083
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1167
- Domremy Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1091
- Kegworth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1117
- Ashfield Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1074
- St Vincent's College AshfieldCombined · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1043
- Ashfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1096
- The John Berne SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1038
- Five Dock Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1082
- Orange Grove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1132
- Leichhardt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1122
- Fort Street High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1176
- Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt CampusSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1104
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
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 · 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.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 Haberfield
Is Haberfield safe?
Haberfield has a residential safety score of 96/100, 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 2,608 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Haberfield?
In Haberfield, the median house price is $3.25M and the median unit price is $659K. Median weekly house rent is $825.
How far is Haberfield from Sydney CBD?
Haberfield is about 6.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 31 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Haberfield?
Haberfield has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1119 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Haberfield?
Haberfield has a transport score of 83/100 and 40 bus stops.