ULTIMO

Sydney East
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House Median
No data available
Unit Median
This suburb $765,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 11,350
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 31.4%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 7,410
Density 13,261.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

ULTIMO Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median No data
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $765,000
Unit Sales Volume 40 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit $1,050/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,650/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

ULTIMO Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Exercise Caution
Crime rate: 11,350 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
1.71x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

ULTIMO 11,350/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

ULTIMO 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.

ULTIMO Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

7,410
Total Population
13,261
people/km² density
31.4%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
2,328 people
31.4%
2
England
998 people
13.5%
3
Australia
675 people
9.1%
4
Ireland
343 people
4.6%
5
India
338 people
4.6%

Transport

2.2 km
to Sydney CBD
9 min
drive to CBD
12 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools (2)

Independent (2)

International Grammar School

Details
82.6 score K-12 Co-ed

Westbourne College Sydney

Details
Year 10-12 Co-ed

ULTIMO Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 6 neighbouring suburbs

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About ULTIMO

Ultimo is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 2.2km from CBD, about 12 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 7,410 with a density of 13261 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), unit median $765,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, independent school International Grammar School has 120.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 11350 per 100,000, 1.71x the NSW average, crime rate slightly above average.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 31.42%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (13.47%) and Australian (9.11%), a major Chinese community in Sydney.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Ultimo has a unit median of $765,000. Limited house data available. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Ultimo has a crime rate of 11350 per 100,000, which is 1.71x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: St Mary's Cathedral College, 2024 HSC results: 93 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 73.4 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: International Grammar School, 2024 HSC results: 120 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All Rounders, 5 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course, AU Guide Score 82.6.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Ultimo has a population of 7,410, with Chinese comprising 31.40%. One of Sydney's major Chinese communities, with abundant Chinese services and shops. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (31.42%), English (13.47%), Aust (9.11%), Irish (4.63%), Indian (4.56%).

Ultimo is approximately 2.2km from Sydney CBD, about 9 minutes by car or 12 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Close to city centre, very convenient commute.