Randwick
NSW 2031 · Randwick
28,943 (2021) → 30,816 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Randwick is a moderate growth suburb in Randwick, NSW 2031, about 6km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.89M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 15 schools, a transport score of 90/100, and is right by the coast. Randwick has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2031 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.36%), Ireland (4.31%), New Zealand (2.12%), China (2%), South Africa (1.69%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.36%), Spanish (1.86%), Greek (1.51%), Portuguese (1.4%), French (1.34%)
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 1103 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Claremont CollegePrimary · IndependentICSEA 1201
- Emanuel SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1186
- Coogee Boys' Preparatory SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1165
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1160
- Randwick Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1155
- St Margaret Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1134
- Rainbow Street Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1122
- The Joseph Varga SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1119
- Brigidine College RandwickSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1114
- Marcellin CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1100
- Randwick High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1071
- Centennial Park SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1055
- Randwick Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government
- Randwick Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government
- Sydney Childrens Hospital SchoolCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Coogee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1154
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1159
- Kensington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1120
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1148
- St Catherine's SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1156
- Moriah CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1141
- St Spyridon College, Junior School CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.9km
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1145
- Clovelly Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1161
- Daceyville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1029
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1083
- St Joseph's Rosebery, Kensington CampusPrimary · Catholic · 2km
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
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
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Randwick
Is Randwick safe?
Randwick has a residential safety score of 71/100, 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 4,018 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Randwick?
In Randwick, the median house price is $3.89M and the median unit price is $1.25M. Median weekly house rent is $1,400.
How far is Randwick from Sydney CBD?
Randwick is about 5.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 29 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Randwick?
Randwick has 15 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1132 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Randwick?
Randwick has a transport score of 90/100 and 127 bus stops.