MORTDALE

Sydney South
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House Median
This suburb $2,318,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $883,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 3,667
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 17.9%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 10,745
Density 3,661.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

MORTDALE Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,318,000
House Sales Volume 42 sales
Unit Median $883,000
Unit Sales Volume 55 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $813/wk
2 Bed Unit $620/wk
3 Bed Unit $830/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

MORTDALE Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Safe
Crime rate: 3,667 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.55x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

MORTDALE 3,667/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

MORTDALE 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.

MORTDALE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

10,745
Total Population
3,661
people/km² density
17.9%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
2,333 people
21.7%
2
Australia
2,293 people
21.3%
3
China
1,922 people
17.9%
4
Ireland
827 people
7.7%
5
Scotland
615 people
5.7%

Transport

27.4 km
to Sydney CBD
37 min
drive to CBD
42 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

MORTDALE Neighbouring Suburbs

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

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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.