SYDENHAM
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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.