MORTDALE
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About MORTDALE
Mortdale is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 27.4km from CBD, about 42 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 10,745 with a density of 3661 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,318,000, above Sydney average; unit median $883,000, on par with Sydney average.
Education: No high schools in this suburb.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3667 per 100,000, 0.55x the NSW average, a very safe area.
Demographics: English comprises 21.71%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (21.34%) and Chinese (17.89%), notable Chinese community.
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Mortdale has a house median of $2,318,000 and unit median of $883,000. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Mortdale has a crime rate of 3667 per 100,000, which is 0.55x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Marist Catholic College Penshurst, 2024 HSC results: 146 Distinguished Achievers, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 73.0 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Mortdale has a population of 10,745, with Chinese comprising 17.90%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (21.71%), Aust (21.34%), Chinese (17.89%), Irish (7.70%), Scottish (5.72%).
Mortdale is approximately 27.4km from Sydney CBD, about 37 minutes by car or 42 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.