Mortlake
NSW 2137 · Canada Bay
1,954 (2021) → 2,022 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.
Mortlake is a stable suburb in Canada Bay, NSW 2137, about 10km from Sydney CBD. With a median unit price of $818K, Mortlake is a predominantly apartment market. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 77/100, and is about 13km inland. Mortlake has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 90/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2137 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (7.63%), South Korea (2.51%), Italy (1.89%), England (1.79%), New Zealand (1.79%)
Top languages: Mandarin (8.65%), Italian (3.84%), Cantonese (3.63%), Korean (3.28%), Arabic (2.66%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 1087 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1116
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mortlake Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1081
- Rivendell SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1095
- Concord West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1093
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School, Boat ShedSecondary · Independent · 1.7km
- Putney Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1114
- Gladesville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1129
- Strathfield North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1112
- St Ambrose Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1133
- Giant Steps SydneyCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1103
- Victoria Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1071
- Concord Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1071
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1132
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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 Mortlake
Is Mortlake safe?
Mortlake has a residential safety score of 90/100, 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 2,610 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mortlake?
In Mortlake, the median unit price is $818K. Median weekly house rent is $1,100.
How far is Mortlake from Sydney CBD?
Mortlake is about 10.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 42 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mortlake?
Mortlake has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1116 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mortlake?
Mortlake has a transport score of 77/100 and 3 bus stops.