SHALVEY

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $862,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $490,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 11,577
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 1.4%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 3,455
Density 2,181.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

SHALVEY Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $862,000
House Sales Volume 128 sales
Unit Median $490,000
Unit Sales Volume 69 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $478/wk
3 Bed House $540/wk
2 Bed Unit $470/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

SHALVEY Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Exercise Caution
Crime rate: 11,577 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
1.74x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

SHALVEY 11,577/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

SHALVEY 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.

SHALVEY Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

3,455
Total Population
2,181
people/km² density
1.4%
Chinese Population
Near average

Major Ethnicities

1
Australia
909 people
26.3%
2
England
807 people
23.4%
3
Australia
392 people
11.4%
4
Samoan
218 people
6.3%
5
Ireland
187 people
5.4%

Transport

50.8 km
to Sydney CBD
47 min
drive to CBD
92 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

SHALVEY Neighbouring Suburbs

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

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About SHALVEY

Shalvey is located in Central Sydney, approximately 50.8km from CBD, about 92 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 3,455 with a density of 2181 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $862,000, below Sydney average; unit median $490,000, below Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 11577 per 100,000, 1.74x the NSW average, crime rate slightly above average.

Demographics: Australian comprises 26.31%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (23.36%) and Aboriginal Australian (11.35%).

Transport: No train station coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Shalvey has a house median of $862,000 and unit median of $490,000. Property prices are significantly below Sydney median, suitable for first home buyers.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Shalvey has a crime rate of 11577 per 100,000, which is 1.74x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: St Luke's Catholic College (Secondary), 2024 HSC results: 13 Distinguished Achievers (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Shalvey has a population of 3,455, with Chinese comprising 1.40%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: Aust (26.31%), English (23.36%), Aust_Abor (11.35%), Samoan (6.31%), Irish (5.41%).

Shalvey is approximately 50.8km from Sydney CBD, about 47 minutes by car or 92 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.