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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)

89
Overall score

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

10,745
Population
$1.81M
Median house (2025)
88
Safety score
95
Transport score

Mortdale is a stable suburb in Georges River, NSW 2223, about 16km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.81M 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.

16.4 km
To Sydney CBD
6.6 km
To coast
$900/wk
Median rent (house)
870 m
To nearest station

Demographics

10,745
Population
38
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Georges River LGA population (est. 2025)176,730
Median household income (weekly)$1,995
vs NSW median+7.8%
Bachelor degree or higher51.3%
Born in Australia59.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,689 / 1,609 / 640

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

$1.81M+6.8%
Median house (2025)
$785K+7.2%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$900 / $640 wk
Rental yield (house)2.6%
Days on market (house)33 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

88
Residential

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

16
Break & enter dwelling149/100k
8
Steal from dwelling74/100k
13
Motor vehicle theft121/100k
23
Domestic assault214/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
20
Non-domestic assault186/100k

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: 418 (all categories, latest year)3,890 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

68

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

262
Within 10km4 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1048 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Marist Catholic College PenshurstSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1088
  • Mortdale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1085
  • Penshurst West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1048
  • Carinya SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 877

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Georges River College Oatley Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1020
  • Oatley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1132
  • Georges River College Penshurst Girls CampusSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1029
  • 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 1113
  • Aspect South East Sydney SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1061
  • Penshurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1060
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1126
  • Hurstville Grove Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1065
  • Oatley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1131
  • Peakhurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1053

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

95
1Train
35Bus
CBD commute (est.)41 min (train)
Peak train frequency90/hr
Nearest train stationMortdale (870 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,090mm
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.

122 in suburbSupermarkets
3820 in suburbCafes/Rest.
7519 in suburbParks
4114 in suburbPlaygrounds
234 in suburbPools
72 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
114 in suburbGPs
142 in suburbPharmacies
121 in suburbChildcare
30 in suburbLibraries
13412 in suburbSports fields
21 in suburbVets
Nearest beachLady Margaret Beach (7.5 km)
Nearest hospitalSt George Hospital (5.7 km)
Nearest vet720 m
Nearest airportSydney (10.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

54

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

7
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
134
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

65

Great outdoor access

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

75
Parks
10
Nature reserves
11
Bike paths
2
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

44

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
3
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
11
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

27

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
5
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.28

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

43

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

6
Long Day Care
2
OSHC
Total services8
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 8 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.74

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.97%
Projected population 204111,235
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Georges River

Oatley$2.08M95transportPenshurst$2.15M96transportPeakhurst$1.71M80transportPeakhurst Heights$1.68M75transportHurstville Grove$1.85M80transportBeverly Hills$1.73M97transport

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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 3,890 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Mortdale?

In Mortdale, the median house price is $1.81M and the median unit price is $785K. Median weekly house rent is $900.

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 1025 (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.

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.