FIVE DOCK

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $3,105,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,158,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 4,744
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 9.9%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 9,823
Density 3,990.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

FIVE DOCK Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $3,105,000
House Sales Volume 44 sales
Unit Median $1,158,000
Unit Sales Volume 54 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $850/wk
3 Bed House $1,198/wk
2 Bed Unit $780/wk
3 Bed Unit $950/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

FIVE DOCK Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 4,744 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.71x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

FIVE DOCK 4,744/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

FIVE DOCK 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.

FIVE DOCK Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

9,823
Total Population
3,990
people/km² density
9.9%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Italy
2,307 people
23.5%
2
Australia
2,050 people
20.9%
3
England
1,987 people
20.2%
4
Ireland
1,026 people
10.5%
5
China
971 people
9.9%

Transport

10.6 km
to Sydney CBD
19 min
drive to CBD
33 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools (2)

Independent (1)

Rosebank College

Details
76.9 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

Catholic (1)

Domremy Catholic College

Details
63.7 score Year 7-12 Girls

FIVE DOCK Neighbouring Suburbs

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

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About FIVE DOCK

Five Dock is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 10.6km from CBD, about 33 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 9,823 with a density of 3990 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,105,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,158,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, Catholic school Domremy Catholic College has 68; independent school Rosebank College has 170.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 4744 per 100,000, 0.71x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: Italian comprises 23.49%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (20.87%) and English (20.23%), Chinese comprises 9.89%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Five Dock has a house median of $3,105,000 and unit median of $1,158,000. Property prices are about 50% above Sydney median, a quality residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Five Dock has a crime rate of 4744 per 100,000, which is 0.71x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Domremy Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 68 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 63.7. Independent schools: Rosebank College, 2024 HSC results: 170 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 76.8.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Five Dock has a population of 9,823, with Chinese comprising 9.90%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: Italian (23.49%), Aust (20.87%), English (20.23%), Irish (10.45%), Chinese (9.89%).

Five Dock is approximately 10.6km from Sydney CBD, about 19 minutes by car or 33 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.