SEFTON

Sydney South
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House Median
This suburb $1,408,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime rate 4,571
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 14.5%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 6,300
Density 3,471.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

SEFTON Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,408,000
House Sales Volume 37 sales
Unit Median No data
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $595/wk
3 Bed House $710/wk
2 Bed Unit $550/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

SEFTON Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Safe
Crime rate: 4,571 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.69x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

SEFTON 4,571/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

SEFTON 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.

SEFTON Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

6,300
Total Population
3,471
people/km² density
14.5%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Lebanon
1,081 people
17.2%
2
Vietnam
1,079 people
17.1%
3
China
915 people
14.5%
4
Australia
816 people
13.0%
5
England
546 people
8.7%

Transport

24.2 km
to Sydney CBD
36 min
drive to CBD
41 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (1)

Partially Selective (1)

Sefton High School

Details
79.0 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

SEFTON Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 6 neighbouring suburbs

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About SEFTON

Sefton is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 24.2km from CBD, about 41 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 6,300 with a density of 3471 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,408,000, below Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, selective school Sefton High School has 206.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 4571 per 100,000, 0.69x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: Lebanese comprises 17.16%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Vietnamese (17.13%) and Chinese (14.52%), notable Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Sefton has a house median of $1,408,000. Limited unit data available. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Sefton has a crime rate of 4571 per 100,000, which is 0.69x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Partially Selective schools: Sefton High School, 2024 HSC results: 206 Distinguished Achievers, 4 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 79.0. Catholic schools: Trinity Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 81 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 67.5 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Al-Faisal College, 2024 HSC results: 340 Distinguished Achievers, 5 All Rounders, 8 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course, AU Guide Score 91.1 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Sefton has a population of 6,300, with Chinese comprising 14.50%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: Lebanese (17.16%), Vietnamese (17.13%), Chinese (14.52%), Aust (12.95%), English (8.67%).

Sefton is approximately 24.2km from Sydney CBD, about 36 minutes by car or 41 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.