SuburbCheck

Sydenham

VIC 3037 · Brimbank

10,578 (2021) → 10,726 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

75
Overall score

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

10,578
Population
$720K
Median house (2024)
93
Safety score
77
Transport score

Sydenham is a moderate growth suburb in Brimbank, VIC 3037, about 22km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $720K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 77/100, and is about 20km inland. Sydenham has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 93/100.

21.5 km
To Melbourne CBD
19.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
800 m
To nearest station

Demographics

10,578
Population
37
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,813
vs NSW median-2.0%
Bachelor degree or higher40.0%
Born in Australia53.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,245 / 66 / 1,157

Top countries of birth: India (9.87%), Philippines (3.39%), Vietnam (2.07%), North Macedonia (1.83%), Malta (1.77%)

Top languages: Punjabi (5.71%), Vietnamese (2.97%), Macedon (2.96%), Arabic (2.75%), Italian (2.22%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$720K+0.5%
Median house (2024)
$475K+12.1%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

93
Residential

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

23
Break & enter dwelling217/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
24
Motor vehicle theft227/100k
28
Domestic assault265/100k
4
Robbery38/100k
15
Non-domestic assault142/100k

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: 421 (all categories, latest year)3,980 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: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

72

Strong school options

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

80
Within 10km4 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1013 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Emmaus Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1065
  • Catholic Regional College SydenhamSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1026
  • Sydenham - Hillside Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1021
  • Copperfield College-Sydenham Junior CampusSecondary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Overnewton Anglican Community College - Canowindra CampusCombined · Independent · 1.3km
  • Parkwood Green Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1017
  • Taylors Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1028
  • Cana Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1045
  • Mackellar Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 987
  • Copperfield CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 958
  • Taylors Lakes Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1006
  • Taylors Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1016
  • Gilson CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1076
  • Southern Cross GrammarCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1134
  • Sydenham - Hillside Primary School-Hillside CampusPrimary · Government · 2.9km
  • St George Preca SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1048

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

77
29Bus
CBD commute (est.)77 min (bus)
Nearest train stationWatergardens Railway (800 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
13.5°C
Winter max
530mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
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.

71 in suburbSupermarkets
367 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5317 in suburbParks
3714 in suburbPlaygrounds
26062 in suburbPools
113 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
95 in suburbGPs
51 in suburbPharmacies
209 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
19542 in suburbSports fields
21 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalSunshine Hospital (8.0 km)
Nearest vet900 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (7.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

66

Plenty of options

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

11
Gyms
5
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
195
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

49

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

53
Parks
1
Nature reserves
11
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

28

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
4
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

69

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

9
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
6
OSHC
Total services12
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 11 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.13

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.35%
Projected population 204112,471
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Brimbank

Taylors Lakes$1.00M99transportDelahey$601K72transportCalder ParkData not available50transportKeilor NorthData not available51transportKeilor Lodge$861K62transportKings Park$618K76transport

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Frequently asked questions about Sydenham

Is Sydenham safe?

Sydenham has a residential safety score of 93/100, 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 3,980 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Sydenham?

In Sydenham, the .

How far is Sydenham from Melbourne CBD?

Sydenham is about 21.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 77 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Sydenham?

Sydenham has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1037 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Sydenham?

Sydenham has a transport score of 77/100 and 29 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.