Sefton
NSW 2162 · Canterbury-Bankstown
6,300 (2021) → 6,562 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Sefton is a moderate growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2162, about 18km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.40M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 16km inland. Sefton has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2162 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (13.98%), Lebanon (7.02%), China (4.52%), Afghanistan (1.6%), Pakistan (1.57%)
Top languages: Arabic (21.51%), Vietnamese (17.79%), Cantonese (5.35%), Mandarin (4.57%), Urdu (1.9%)
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 1017 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1046
- Sefton High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1033
- Sefton Infants SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1027
Nearby (within 10km)
- Chester Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 958
- Birrong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 967
- Regents Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 968
- Karningul SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 919
- Birrong Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 956
- Salamah CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 989
- Birrong Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 937
- Regents Park Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1039
- St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1048
- Trinity Catholic College (Regents Park Campus)Secondary · Catholic · 1.9km
- Chester Hill North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 950
- Chester Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 912
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
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
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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.
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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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Sefton
Is Sefton safe?
Sefton has a residential safety score of 70/100, 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 4,381 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Sefton?
In Sefton, the median house price is $1.40M and the median unit price is $628K. Median weekly house rent is $710.
How far is Sefton from Sydney CBD?
Sefton is about 18.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 44 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Sefton?
Sefton has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1035 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Sefton?
Sefton has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 38 bus stops.