MONTEREY

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $2,275,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $795,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 2,317
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 5.3%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 4,619
Density 4,009.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

MONTEREY Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,275,000
House Sales Volume 35 sales
Unit Median $795,000
Unit Sales Volume 143 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $713/wk
3 Bed House $865/wk
2 Bed Unit $720/wk
3 Bed Unit $865/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

MONTEREY Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 2,317 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.35x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

MONTEREY 2,317/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

MONTEREY 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.

MONTEREY Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

4,619
Total Population
4,009
people/km² density
5.3%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Greece
1,033 people
22.4%
2
Australia
655 people
14.2%
3
England
610 people
13.2%
4
Italy
247 people
5.4%
5
China
243 people
5.3%

Transport

17.0 km
to Sydney CBD
24 min
drive to CBD
41 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

MONTEREY Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 5 neighbouring suburbs

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About MONTEREY

Monterey is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 17.0km from CBD, about 41 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 4,619 with a density of 4009 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,275,000, above Sydney average; unit median $795,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 2317 per 100,000, 0.35x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: Greek comprises 22.36%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (14.18%) and English (13.21%), Chinese comprises 5.26%, 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), Monterey has a house median of $2,275,000 and unit median of $795,000. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Monterey has a crime rate of 2317 per 100,000, which is 0.35x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College, 2024 HSC results: 35 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 62.8 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Monterey has a population of 4,619, with Chinese comprising 5.30%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: Greek (22.36%), Aust (14.18%), English (13.21%), Italian (5.35%), Chinese (5.26%).

Monterey is approximately 17.0km from Sydney CBD, about 24 minutes by car or 41 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.