Mortdale
NSW 2223 · Georges River
10,745 (2021) → 11,167 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Georges River local government area (est. 176,730 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mortdale is a stable suburb in Georges River, NSW 2223, about 16km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.87M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mortdale has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 88/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2223 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (8.77%), Nepal (4.41%), North Macedonia (2.22%), Philippines (2.01%), England (1.88%)
Top languages: Mandarin (8.73%), Cantonese (5.96%), Nepali (4.53%), Macedon (3.74%), Greek (2.95%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1048 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mortdale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1096
- Marist Catholic College PenshurstSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1090
- Penshurst West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1047
- Carinya SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 975
Nearby (within 10km)
- Georges River College Oatley Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1022
- Oatley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1132
- Georges River College Penshurst CampusSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1038
- Peakhurst South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1061
- Georges River College Peakhurst CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1008
- St Declan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1108
- Aspect South East Sydney SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1067
- Penshurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1061
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1131
- Hurstville Grove Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1097
- Oatley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1126
- Peakhurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1043
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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 Mortdale
Is Mortdale safe?
Mortdale has a residential safety score of 88/100, 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 3,295 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mortdale?
In Mortdale, the median house price is $1.87M and the median unit price is $801K. Median weekly house rent is $880.
How far is Mortdale from Sydney CBD?
Mortdale is about 16.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mortdale?
Mortdale has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1052 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mortdale?
Mortdale has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 35 bus stops.