SYDNEY

Sydney East
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House Median
No data available
Unit Median
This suburb $1,225,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 48,647
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 29.0%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 16,667
Density 5,670.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

SYDNEY Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median No data
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $1,225,000
Unit Sales Volume 204 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $1,080/wk
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit $1,250/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,850/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

SYDNEY Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Exercise Caution
Crime rate: 48,647 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
7.33x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

SYDNEY 48,647/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

SYDNEY 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.

SYDNEY Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

16,667
Total Population
5,670
people/km² density
29.0%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
4,840 people
29.0%
2
England
2,205 people
13.2%
3
Australia
1,218 people
7.3%
4
Ireland
658 people
4.0%
5
India
625 people
3.8%

Transport

2.2 km
to Sydney CBD
11 min
drive to CBD
11 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (4)

Independent (2)

St Andrew's Cathedral School

Details
80.4 score K-12 Co-ed

Macquarie Grammar School

Details
Year 7-12 Co-ed

Public (1)

Conservatorium High School

Details
76.9 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

Catholic (1)

St Mary's Cathedral College

Details
73.4 score Year 3-12 Boys

SYDNEY Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 9 neighbouring suburbs

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About SYDNEY

Sydney is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 2.2km from CBD, about 11 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 16,667 with a density of 5670 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), unit median $1,225,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Conservatorium High School has 100 Distinguished Achievers; Catholic school St Mary's Cathedral College has 93; independent school St Andrew's Cathedral School has 148.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 48647 per 100,000, 7.33x the NSW average, a high crime area.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 29.04%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (13.23%) and Australian (7.31%), has a significant Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Sydney has a unit median of $1,225,000. Limited house data available. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Sydney has a crime rate of 48647 per 100,000, which is 7.33x the NSW average (6635). High crime area, particular attention to safety required.

Government schools: Conservatorium High School, 2024 HSC results: 100 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 76.9. Catholic schools: St Mary's Cathedral College, 2024 HSC results: 93 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 73.4. Independent schools: St Andrew's Cathedral School, 2024 HSC results: 148 Distinguished Achievers, 4 All Rounders, 3 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 80.4.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Sydney has a population of 16,667, with Chinese comprising 29.00%. Significant Chinese community with comprehensive amenities. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (29.04%), English (13.23%), Aust (7.31%), Irish (3.95%), Indian (3.75%).

Sydney is approximately 2.2km from Sydney CBD, about 11 minutes by car or 11 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the L1 Dulwich Hill Line, L1 Dulwich Hill Line; L2 Randwick Line; L3 Kingsford Line; LX Special Event Service; Metro North West & Bankstown Line; T1 North Shore & Western Line; T2 Leppington & Inner West Line; T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line; T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line; T8 Airport & South Line; T9 Northern Line, L2 Randwick Line; L3 Kingsford Line line(s). Close to city centre, very convenient commute.