TELOPEA

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $1,900,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $912,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 6,591
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 29.0%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 5,356
Density 3,656.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

TELOPEA Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,900,000
House Sales Volume 51 sales
Unit Median $912,000
Unit Sales Volume 34 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $600/wk
3 Bed House $725/wk
2 Bed Unit $600/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

TELOPEA Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Near Average
Crime rate: 6,591 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.99x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

TELOPEA 6,591/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

TELOPEA 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.

TELOPEA Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

5,356
Total Population
3,656
people/km² density
29.0%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
1,554 people
29.0%
2
England
819 people
15.3%
3
Australia
762 people
14.2%
4
South Korea
536 people
10.0%
5
Ireland
239 people
4.5%

Transport

26.5 km
to Sydney CBD
31 min
drive to CBD
53 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

TELOPEA Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 4 neighbouring suburbs

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About TELOPEA

Telopea is located in Central Sydney, approximately 26.5km from CBD, about 53 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 5,356 with a density of 3656 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,900,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $912,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 6591 per 100,000, 0.99x the NSW average, a safe area.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 29.01%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (15.29%) and Australian (14.23%), has a significant Chinese community.

Transport: No train station coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Telopea has a house median of $1,900,000 and unit median of $912,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Telopea has a crime rate of 6591 per 100,000, which is 0.99x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: St Patrick's Marist College, 2024 HSC results: 88 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 70.4 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Telopea has a population of 5,356, with Chinese comprising 29.00%. Significant Chinese community with comprehensive amenities. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (29.01%), English (15.29%), Aust (14.23%), Korean (10.01%), Irish (4.46%).

Telopea is approximately 26.5km from Sydney CBD, about 31 minutes by car or 53 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.