RUSSELL LEA
RUSSELL LEA Property Overview
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About RUSSELL LEA
Russell Lea is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 9.0km from CBD, about 41 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 4,920 with a density of 4898 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,105,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,158,000, above Sydney average.
Education: No high schools in this suburb.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1890 per 100,000, 0.28x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.
Demographics: English comprises 24.02%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Italian (23.46%) and Australian (23.42%), Chinese comprises 6.69%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.
Transport: No train station coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Russell Lea has a house median of $3,105,000 and unit median of $1,158,000. Property prices are about 50% above Sydney median, a quality residential area.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Russell Lea has a crime rate of 1890 per 100,000, which is 0.28x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Domremy Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 68 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 63.7 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Rosebank College, 2024 HSC results: 170 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 76.8 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Russell Lea has a population of 4,920, with Chinese comprising 6.70%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (24.02%), Italian (23.46%), Aust (23.42%), Irish (11.24%), Chinese (6.69%).
Russell Lea is approximately 9.0km from Sydney CBD, about 18 minutes by car or 41 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Close to city centre, very convenient commute.