Sydenham
NSW 2044 · Inner West
1,100 (2021) → 1,184 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Inner West local government area (est. 172,783 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Sydenham is a moderate growth suburb in Inner West, NSW 2044, about 6km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.78M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 97/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Sydenham has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 50/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2044 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (4.36%), China (3.73%), England (3.18%), Thailand (3%), New Zealand (2.27%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (4.82%), Cantonese (4.36%), Greek (3.73%), Thai (3.45%), Mandarin (2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 1087 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tempe High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1096
- Tempe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1096
- St Peters Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1099
- St Pius' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1100
- Aspect South East Sydney School, MarrickvillePrimary · Independent · 1.3km
- Marrickville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1090
- Camdenville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1132
- Ferncourt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1125
- Marrickville High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1052
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1072
- Casimir Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1052
- Wilkins Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1135
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
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 Sydenham
Is Sydenham safe?
Sydenham has a residential safety score of 50/100, 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 13,546 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Sydenham?
In Sydenham, the median house price is $1.78M. Median weekly house rent is $1,030.
How far is Sydenham from Sydney CBD?
Sydenham is about 6.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 20 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Sydenham?
Sydenham has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Sydenham?
Sydenham has a transport score of 97/100, including 1 train station and 9 bus stops.