MORTLAKE

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $3,280,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,085,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 2,968
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 15.4%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 1,954
Density 8,196.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

MORTLAKE Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $3,280,000
House Sales Volume 41 sales
Unit Median $1,085,000
Unit Sales Volume 81 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $963/wk
2 Bed Unit $793/wk
3 Bed Unit $950/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

MORTLAKE Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 2,968 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.45x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

MORTLAKE 2,968/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

MORTLAKE 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.

MORTLAKE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

1,954
Total Population
8,196
people/km² density
15.4%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
402 people
20.6%
2
Australia
336 people
17.2%
3
China
301 people
15.4%
4
Italy
253 people
13.0%
5
Ireland
163 people
8.3%

Transport

17.7 km
to Sydney CBD
27 min
drive to CBD
47 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

MORTLAKE Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 2 neighbouring suburbs

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About MORTLAKE

Mortlake is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 17.7km from CBD, about 47 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 1,954 with a density of 8196 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,280,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,085,000, above Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 2968 per 100,000, 0.45x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 20.57%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (17.20%) and Chinese (15.40%), notable Chinese community.

Transport: No train station coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Mortlake has a house median of $3,280,000 and unit median of $1,085,000. Property prices are about 50% above Sydney median, a quality residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Mortlake has a crime rate of 2968 per 100,000, which is 0.45x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: None in this suburb or neighbouring areas.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Mortlake has a population of 1,954, with Chinese comprising 15.40%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (20.57%), Aust (17.20%), Chinese (15.40%), Italian (12.95%), Irish (8.34%).

Mortlake is approximately 17.7km from Sydney CBD, about 27 minutes by car or 47 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.