Redfern
NSW 2016 · Sydney
13,072 (2021) → 14,848 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Redfern is a moderate growth suburb in Sydney, NSW 2016, about 2km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.19M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Redfern has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.8%), China (4.28%), New Zealand (2.97%), India (1.43%), USA (1.37%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.57%), Spanish (2.9%), Cantonese (2.14%), Greek (1.47%), Russian (1.36%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1104 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Key CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 892
- Redfern Jarjum CollegePrimary · IndependentICSEA 688
Nearby (within 10km)
- Inner Sydney High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.4kmICSEA 1102
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 937
- Sydney Distance Education Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1079
- Bourke Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1128
- Oasis College Surry HillsSecondary · Independent · 1.1km
- Sydney Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1182
- Yudi Gunyi SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 834
- Sydney Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1190
- Alexandria Park Community SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1039
- Crown Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1116
- Central Sydney Intensive English High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1044
- Australian Performing Arts Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1086
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Redfern
Is Redfern safe?
Redfern has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 25,750 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Redfern?
In Redfern, the median house price is $2.19M and the median unit price is $1.17M. Median weekly house rent is $1,100.
How far is Redfern from Sydney CBD?
Redfern is about 2.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 12 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Redfern?
Redfern has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 790 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Redfern?
Redfern has a transport score of 98/100, including 1 train station and 28 bus stops.