CHELTENHAM

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $2,600,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime rate 1,985
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 24.4%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 2,166
Density 1,310.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

CHELTENHAM Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,600,000
House Sales Volume 33 sales
Unit Median No data
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit No data
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

CHELTENHAM Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 1,985 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.30x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

CHELTENHAM 1,985/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

CHELTENHAM has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

CHELTENHAM Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

2,166
Total Population
1,310
people/km² density
24.4%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
589 people
27.2%
2
Australia
553 people
25.5%
3
China
529 people
24.4%
4
Scotland
266 people
12.3%
5
Ireland
223 people
10.3%

Transport

25.2 km
to Sydney CBD
29 min
drive to CBD
58 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (1)

Public (1)

Cheltenham Girls High School

Details
88.4 score Year 7-12 Girls

CHELTENHAM Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 4 neighbouring suburbs

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About CHELTENHAM

Cheltenham is located in Central Sydney, approximately 25.2km from CBD, about 58 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 2,166 with a density of 1310 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,600,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Cheltenham Girls High School has 276 Distinguished Achievers.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1985 per 100,000, 0.30x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 27.19%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (25.53%) and Chinese (24.42%), significant Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Cheltenham has a house median of $2,600,000. Limited unit data available. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Cheltenham has a crime rate of 1985 per 100,000, which is 0.30x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: Cheltenham Girls High School, 2024 HSC results: 276 Distinguished Achievers, 11 All Rounders, 7 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 88.4. Independent schools: Arden Anglican School, 2024 HSC results: 103 Distinguished Achievers, 4 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 80.6 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Cheltenham has a population of 2,166, with Chinese comprising 24.40%. Significant Chinese community with comprehensive amenities. Main ethnic groups: English (27.19%), Aust (25.53%), Chinese (24.42%), Scottish (12.28%), Irish (10.30%).

Cheltenham is approximately 25.2km from Sydney CBD, about 29 minutes by car or 58 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T9 Northern Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.