WHALAN
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About WHALAN
Whalan is located in Central Sydney, approximately 46.0km from CBD, about 75 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 5,929 with a density of 2441 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $862,000, below Sydney average; unit median $490,000, below Sydney average.
Education: No high schools in this suburb.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 11385 per 100,000, 1.72x the NSW average, crime rate slightly above average.
Demographics: Australian comprises 26.56%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (22.70%) and Aboriginal Australian (10.15%).
Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Whalan has a house median of $862,000 and unit median of $490,000. Property prices are significantly below Sydney median, suitable for first home buyers.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Whalan has a crime rate of 11385 per 100,000, which is 1.72x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: Australian Islamic College of Sydney, 2024 HSC results: 14 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 51.8 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Whalan has a population of 5,929, with Chinese comprising 2.00%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: Aust (26.56%), English (22.70%), Aust_Abor (10.15%), Samoan (6.44%), Filipino (4.89%).
Whalan is approximately 46.0km from Sydney CBD, about 46 minutes by car or 75 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.