DULWICH HILL

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $2,383,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $865,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 3,709
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 5.6%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 14,046
Density 6,620.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

DULWICH HILL Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,383,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $865,000
Unit Sales Volume 36 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $950/wk
2 Bed Unit $723/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

DULWICH HILL Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Safe
Crime rate: 3,709 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.56x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

DULWICH HILL 3,709/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

DULWICH HILL 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.

DULWICH HILL Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

14,046
Total Population
6,620
people/km² density
5.6%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
3,954 people
28.2%
2
Australia
3,366 people
24.0%
3
Ireland
1,835 people
13.1%
4
Scotland
1,276 people
9.1%
5
Greece
965 people
6.9%

Transport

8.0 km
to Sydney CBD
22 min
drive to CBD
39 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (1)

Public (1)

Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design

Details
65.6 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

DULWICH HILL Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 7 neighbouring suburbs

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About DULWICH HILL

Dulwich Hill is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 8.0km from CBD, about 39 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 14,046 with a density of 6620 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,383,000, above Sydney average; unit median $865,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design has 73 Distinguished Achievers.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3709 per 100,000, 0.56x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 28.15%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (23.96%) and Irish (13.06%).

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Dulwich Hill has a house median of $2,383,000 and unit median of $865,000. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Dulwich Hill has a crime rate of 3709 per 100,000, which is 0.56x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design, 2024 HSC results: 73 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 65.6. Catholic schools: Casimir Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 55 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 63.0 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham, 2024 HSC results: 100 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All Rounders, 3 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 75.2 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Dulwich Hill has a population of 14,046, with Chinese comprising 5.60%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (28.15%), Aust (23.96%), Irish (13.06%), Scottish (9.08%), Greek (6.87%).

Dulwich Hill is approximately 8.0km from Sydney CBD, about 22 minutes by car or 39 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the L1 Dulwich Hill Line line(s). Close to city centre, very convenient commute.