REDFERN

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $1,900,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,310,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 25,788
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 8.9%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 13,072
Density 11,156.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

REDFERN Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,900,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $1,310,000
Unit Sales Volume 47 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $875/wk
3 Bed House $1,100/wk
2 Bed Unit $945/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,150/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

REDFERN Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Exercise Caution
Crime rate: 25,788 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
3.89x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

REDFERN 25,788/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

REDFERN has a crime rate above the NSW average. It's recommended to be mindful of personal and property security, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep valuables secured.

REDFERN Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

13,072
Total Population
11,156
people/km² density
8.9%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
3,720 people
28.5%
2
Australia
2,640 people
20.2%
3
Ireland
1,530 people
11.7%
4
China
1,165 people
8.9%
5
Scotland
1,128 people
8.6%

Transport

1.8 km
to Sydney CBD
7 min
drive to CBD
12 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

REDFERN Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 7 neighbouring suburbs

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About REDFERN

Redfern is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 1.8km from CBD, about 12 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 13,072 with a density of 11156 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,900,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $1,310,000, above Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 25788 per 100,000, 3.89x the NSW average, a high crime area.

Demographics: English comprises 28.46%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (20.20%) and Irish (11.70%), Chinese comprises 8.91%, 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), Redfern has a house median of $1,900,000 and unit median of $1,310,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Redfern has a crime rate of 25788 per 100,000, which is 3.89x the NSW average (6635). Significantly above NSW average, careful consideration advised.

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

According to ABS 2021 Census, Redfern has a population of 13,072, with Chinese comprising 8.90%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (28.46%), Aust (20.20%), Irish (11.70%), Chinese (8.91%), Scottish (8.63%).

Redfern is approximately 1.8km from Sydney CBD, about 7 minutes by car or 12 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Close to city centre, very convenient commute.