ROPES CROSSING

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $990,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $718,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 4,011
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 2.3%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 7,280
Density 1,323.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

ROPES CROSSING Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $990,000
House Sales Volume 85 sales
Unit Median $718,000
Unit Sales Volume 68 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $490/wk
3 Bed House $600/wk
2 Bed Unit $483/wk
3 Bed Unit $565/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

ROPES CROSSING Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Safe
Crime rate: 4,011 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.60x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

ROPES CROSSING 4,011/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

ROPES CROSSING 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.

ROPES CROSSING Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

7,280
Total Population
1,323
people/km² density
2.3%
Chinese Population
Near average

Major Ethnicities

1
Australia
1,370 people
18.8%
2
England
1,315 people
18.1%
3
India
958 people
13.2%
4
Philippines
881 people
12.1%
5
Samoan
410 people
5.6%

Transport

52.3 km
to Sydney CBD
52 min
drive to CBD
75 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

ROPES CROSSING Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 8 neighbouring suburbs

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About ROPES CROSSING

Ropes Crossing is located in Central Sydney, approximately 52.3km from CBD, about 75 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 7,280 with a density of 1323 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $990,000, below Sydney average; unit median $718,000, below Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 4011 per 100,000, 0.60x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: Australian comprises 18.82%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (18.06%) and Indian (13.16%).

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Ropes Crossing has a house median of $990,000 and unit median of $718,000. Property prices are below Sydney median, offering good value.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Ropes Crossing has a crime rate of 4011 per 100,000, which is 0.60x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Xavier College, 2024 HSC results: 25 Distinguished Achievers (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Ropes Crossing has a population of 7,280, with Chinese comprising 2.30%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: Aust (18.82%), English (18.06%), Indian (13.16%), Filipino (12.10%), Samoan (5.63%).

Ropes Crossing is approximately 52.3km from Sydney CBD, about 52 minutes by car or 75 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.