WHALAN

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $862,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $490,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 11,385
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 2.0%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 5,929
Density 2,441.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

WHALAN Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $862,000
House Sales Volume 128 sales
Unit Median $490,000
Unit Sales Volume 69 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $478/wk
3 Bed House $540/wk
2 Bed Unit $470/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

WHALAN Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Exercise Caution
Crime rate: 11,385 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
1.72x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

WHALAN 11,385/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

WHALAN 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.

WHALAN Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

5,929
Total Population
2,441
people/km² density
2.0%
Chinese Population
Near average

Major Ethnicities

1
Australia
1,575 people
26.6%
2
England
1,346 people
22.7%
3
Australia
602 people
10.2%
4
Samoan
382 people
6.4%
5
Philippines
290 people
4.9%

Transport

46.0 km
to Sydney CBD
46 min
drive to CBD
75 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

WHALAN Neighbouring Suburbs

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

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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.