SYDENHAM

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $1,720,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime rate 18,455
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 9.5%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 1,100
Density 4,068.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

SYDENHAM Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,720,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median No data
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $863/wk
3 Bed House $1,020/wk
2 Bed Unit $955/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

SYDENHAM Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Exercise Caution
Crime rate: 18,455 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
2.78x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

SYDENHAM 18,455/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

SYDENHAM 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.

SYDENHAM Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

1,100
Total Population
4,068
people/km² density
9.5%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
288 people
26.2%
2
Australia
274 people
24.9%
3
Ireland
123 people
11.2%
4
China
104 people
9.5%
5
Scotland
87 people
7.9%

Transport

7.5 km
to Sydney CBD
20 min
drive to CBD
14 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

SYDENHAM Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 3 neighbouring suburbs

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About SYDENHAM

Sydenham is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 7.5km from CBD, about 14 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 1,100 with a density of 4068 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,720,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 18455 per 100,000, 2.78x the NSW average, higher crime rate, caution advised.

Demographics: English comprises 26.18%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (24.91%) and Irish (11.18%), Chinese comprises 9.46%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Sydenham has a house median of $1,720,000. Limited unit data available. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Sydenham has a crime rate of 18455 per 100,000, which is 2.78x the NSW average (6635). Above NSW average, on-site investigation recommended.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Casimir Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 55 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 63.0 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: St Maroun's College, 2024 HSC results: 21 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 54.9 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Sydenham has a population of 1,100, with Chinese comprising 9.50%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (26.18%), Aust (24.91%), Irish (11.18%), Chinese (9.46%), Scottish (7.91%).

Sydenham is approximately 7.5km from Sydney CBD, about 20 minutes by car or 14 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the Metro North West & Bankstown Line; T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line; T8 Airport & South Line line(s). Close to city centre, very convenient commute.