LOFTUS

Sydney South
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House Median
This suburb $1,750,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $853,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 1,885
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 1.8%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 4,190
Density 1,655.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

LOFTUS Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,750,000
House Sales Volume 67 sales
Unit Median $853,000
Unit Sales Volume 100 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $673/wk
3 Bed House $838/wk
2 Bed Unit $698/wk
3 Bed Unit $985/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

LOFTUS Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 1,885 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.28x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

LOFTUS 1,885/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

LOFTUS 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.

LOFTUS Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

4,190
Total Population
1,655
people/km² density
1.8%
Chinese Population
Near average

Major Ethnicities

1
Australia
1,872 people
44.7%
2
England
1,827 people
43.6%
3
Ireland
665 people
15.9%
4
Scotland
457 people
10.9%
5
Italy
167 people
4.0%

Transport

33.0 km
to Sydney CBD
46 min
drive to CBD
54 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

LOFTUS Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 3 neighbouring suburbs

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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.