Sydney
NSW 2000 · Sydney
16,667 (2021) → 18,941 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Sydney is a high growth suburb in Sydney, NSW 2000, about 1km from Sydney CBD. With a median unit price of $979K, Sydney is a predominantly apartment market. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Sydney has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 39/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Indonesia (12.91%), Thailand (12.38%), China (9.73%), India (3.55%), South Korea (3.07%)
Top languages: Mandarin (12.36%), Thai (11.71%), Indonesian (9.54%), Cantonese (4.36%), Korean (2.93%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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
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 1114 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Andrew's Cathedral SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1185
- Conservatorium High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1176
- St Mary's Cathedral CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1121
- Macquarie Grammar SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1081
- St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 819
- Australian International High SchoolSecondary · Independent
- St Andrew's Cathedral School - Bishop Barry Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sydney Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 1278
- Fort Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1103
- Plunkett Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 952
- Observatory Hill Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 1.1km
- Sydney Distance Education High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1029
- SCEGGS DarlinghurstCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1202
- St Vincent's CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1137
- Ultimo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1094
- Westbourne College SydneySecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1152
- Crown Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1116
- Darlinghurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1148
- Oasis College Surry HillsSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
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
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Sydney
Is Sydney safe?
Sydney has a residential safety score of 39/100, 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 51,947 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Sydney?
In Sydney, the median unit price is $979K. Median weekly house rent is $1,150.
How far is Sydney from Sydney CBD?
Sydney is about 560 m from Sydney CBD, an estimated 9 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Sydney?
Sydney has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1076 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Sydney?
Sydney has a transport score of 100/100, including 6 train stations and 76 bus stops.