SUMMER HILL

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $2,350,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $848,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 4,061
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 10.3%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 7,288
Density 6,058.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

SUMMER HILL Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,350,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $848,000
Unit Sales Volume 38 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit $700/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

SUMMER HILL Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Safe
Crime rate: 4,061 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.61x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

SUMMER HILL 4,061/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

SUMMER HILL 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.

SUMMER HILL Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

7,288
Total Population
6,058
people/km² density
10.3%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
2,100 people
28.8%
2
Australia
1,706 people
23.4%
3
Ireland
1,030 people
14.1%
4
China
752 people
10.3%
5
Scotland
743 people
10.2%

Transport

8.3 km
to Sydney CBD
22 min
drive to CBD
25 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (1)

Independent (1)

Trinity Grammar School

Details
68.4 score K-12 Boys

SUMMER HILL Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 5 neighbouring suburbs

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About SUMMER HILL

Summer Hill is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 8.3km from CBD, about 25 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 7,288 with a density of 6058 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,350,000, above Sydney average; unit median $848,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, independent school Trinity Grammar School has 132.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 4061 per 100,000, 0.61x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 28.81%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (23.41%) and Irish (14.13%), Chinese comprises 10.32%, notable Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Summer Hill has a house median of $2,350,000 and unit median of $848,000. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Summer Hill has a crime rate of 4061 per 100,000, which is 0.61x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: St Vincent's College Ashfield, 2024 HSC results: 40 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 55.9 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Trinity Grammar School, 2024 HSC results: 132 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 68.4.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Summer Hill has a population of 7,288, with Chinese comprising 10.30%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (28.81%), Aust (23.41%), Irish (14.13%), Chinese (10.32%), Scottish (10.20%).

Summer Hill is approximately 8.3km from Sydney CBD, about 22 minutes by car or 25 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T2 Leppington & Inner West Line; T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line; T9 Northern Line line(s). Close to city centre, very convenient commute.