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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)

80
Overall score

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

6,300
Population
$1.40M
Median house (2025)
70
Safety score
96
Transport score

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.

18.2 km
To Sydney CBD
15.7 km
To coast
$700/wk
Median rent (house)
280 m
To nearest station

Demographics

6,300
Population
35
Median age
3.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Canterbury-Bankstown LGA population (est. 2025)399,994
Median household income (weekly)$1,528
vs NSW median-17.4%
Bachelor degree or higher37.1%
Born in Australia47.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,246 / 279 / 249

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

$1.40M+1.1%
Median house (2025)
$556K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $590 wk
Rental yield (house)2.6%
Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

70
Residential

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

5
Break & enter dwelling79/100k
5
Steal from dwelling79/100k
15
Motor vehicle theft238/100k
36
Domestic assault571/100k
1
Robbery16/100k
29
Non-domestic assault460/100k

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: 308 (all categories, latest year)4,889 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

71

Strong school options

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

296
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1017 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1050
  • Sefton High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1033
  • Sefton Infants SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1024

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Chester Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 961
  • Birrong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 971
  • Salamah CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 988
  • Regents Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 970
  • Karningul SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 894
  • Birrong Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 956
  • Birrong Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 931
  • Regents Park Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1042
  • St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1044
  • Trinity Catholic College (Regents Park Campus)Secondary · Catholic · 1.9km
  • Chester Hill North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 946
  • Chester Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 929

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

96
1Train
38Bus
CBD commute (est.)44 min (train)
Peak train frequency30/hr
Nearest train stationSefton (280 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.8°C
Summer max
17.8°C
Winter max
920mm
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.

61 in suburbSupermarkets
130 in suburbCafes/Rest.
432 in suburbParks
313 in suburbPlaygrounds
41 in suburbPools
71 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
50 in suburbGPs
60 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
1457 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalAuburn Hospital (3.7 km)
Nearest vet5.9 km
Nearest airportSydney (16.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

72

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

7
Gyms
6
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
145
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

66

Great outdoor access

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

43
Parks
3
Nature reserves
21
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

20

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
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

11

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.16

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

59

Some choices available

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

4
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services6
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 6 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.95

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.02%
Projected population 20417,318
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Canterbury-Bankstown

Birrong$1.29M95transportChester Hill$1.46M96transportBass Hill$1.38M79transportYagoona$1.41M96transportPotts Hill$1.29M73transportVillawood$991K96transport

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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 4,889 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 $556K. Median weekly house rent is $700.

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 1036 (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.

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.