LOFTUS
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About LOFTUS
Loftus is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 33.0km from CBD, about 54 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 4,190 with a density of 1655 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,750,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $853,000, on par with Sydney average.
Education: No high schools in this suburb.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1885 per 100,000, 0.28x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.
Demographics: Australian comprises 44.68%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (43.60%) and Irish (15.87%).
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Loftus has a house median of $1,750,000 and unit median of $853,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Loftus has a crime rate of 1885 per 100,000, which is 0.28x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: St Patrick's College Sutherland, 2024 HSC results: 136 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 3 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 73.9 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Loftus has a population of 4,190, with Chinese comprising 1.80%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: Aust (44.68%), English (43.60%), Irish (15.87%), Scottish (10.91%), Italian (3.99%).
Loftus is approximately 33.0km from Sydney CBD, about 46 minutes by car or 54 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.