ERMINGTON

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $1,905,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $800,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 4,383
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 18.2%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 12,686
Density 3,287.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

ERMINGTON Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,905,000
House Sales Volume 36 sales
Unit Median $800,000
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $675/wk
2 Bed Unit $770/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

ERMINGTON Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Safe
Crime rate: 4,383 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.66x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

ERMINGTON 4,383/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

ERMINGTON 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.

ERMINGTON Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

12,686
Total Population
3,287
people/km² density
18.2%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Australia
2,391 people
18.9%
2
China
2,313 people
18.2%
3
England
2,203 people
17.4%
4
South Korea
966 people
7.6%
5
Lebanon
780 people
6.2%

Transport

22.6 km
to Sydney CBD
29 min
drive to CBD
67 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

ERMINGTON Neighbouring Suburbs

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

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About ERMINGTON

Ermington is located in Central Sydney, approximately 22.6km from CBD, about 67 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 12,686 with a density of 3287 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,905,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $800,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 4383 per 100,000, 0.66x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: Australian comprises 18.85%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Chinese (18.23%) and English (17.37%), notable Chinese community.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Ermington has a house median of $1,905,000 and unit median of $800,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Ermington has a crime rate of 4383 per 100,000, which is 0.66x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Marist College Eastwood, 2024 HSC results: 98 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 71.4 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Ermington has a population of 12,686, with Chinese comprising 18.20%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: Aust (18.85%), Chinese (18.23%), English (17.37%), Korean (7.62%), Lebanese (6.15%).

Ermington is approximately 22.6km from Sydney CBD, about 29 minutes by car or 67 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.