Summer Hill (Inner West)
NSW 2130 · Inner West
7,288 (2021) → 7,557 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Inner West local government area (est. 172,783 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Summer Hill (Inner West) is a stable suburb in Inner West, NSW 2130, about 7km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.54M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Summer Hill (Inner West) has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2130 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (3.7%), England (3.53%), New Zealand (1.87%), South Korea (1.61%), Philippines (1.54%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.77%), Cantonese (1.89%), Korean (1.74%), Spanish (1.59%), Greek (1.54%)
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 1084 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Trinity Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1168
- Summer Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1167
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1136
- Trinity Grammar School Bishop Chambers HouseCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ashfield Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1074
- Ashfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1096
- Christian Brothers' High School LewishamCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1074
- Lewisham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1121
- The John Berne SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1038
- Kegworth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1117
- Petersham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1137
- Yeo Park Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1144
- NSW School of LanguagesSecondary · Government · 1.3km
- Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and DesignSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1092
- St Vincent's College AshfieldCombined · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1043
- St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1094
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
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Summer Hill (Inner West)
Is Summer Hill (Inner West) safe?
Summer Hill (Inner West) has a residential safety score of 66/100, 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 3,430 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Summer Hill (Inner West)?
In Summer Hill (Inner West), the median house price is $2.54M and the median unit price is $991K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Summer Hill (Inner West) from Sydney CBD?
Summer Hill (Inner West) is about 6.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 22 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Summer Hill (Inner West) has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1157 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Summer Hill (Inner West) has a transport score of 97/100, including 1 train station and 18 bus stops.