NSW · Randwick Council
Centennial Park, 2021
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Centennial Park hums with inner-city energy, a smaller community where there is always something happening nearby. Neighbouring suburbs are within easy reach, so the wider metro area always feels accessible. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong working population. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and growth momentum against similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment and parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,225
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $2,154
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 165 of 1,244
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,466
- Employment rate
- 70%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 38 / 109 / 869
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $745
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,650
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $900
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 300
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 182
- Against the person
- 37
- Against property
- 70
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 81.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 57.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Fraud132
- Liquor Offences70
- Malicious Damage To Property78
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault90
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabis73
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
29 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cook Rd After Darvall St
- Cook Rd Opp Furber Lane
- Moore Park Busway Before Alison Rd
- Moore Park Rd At Cook Rd
- Oxford St Opp Moncur St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
89 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1A MOORE PARK ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure44-46 LANG ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure95 COOK ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure40 MARTIN ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Under Assessment
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation72 LANG ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 MARTIN ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure82 LANG ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Residential Accommodation99 Cook Road Centennial Park 2021Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 MARTIN ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
August 2025
- Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 MOORE PARK ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure40 COOK ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
- Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 MOORE PARK ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure95 COOK ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation24 LANG ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (external); Supporting Development2 MARTIN ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
2024· 10 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure44-46 LANG ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling5 MOORE PARK ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure40 COOK ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling5 POATE ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure74 LANG ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 MOORE PARK ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24 MARTIN ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 MOORE PARK ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure68 LANG ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 LANG ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
2023· 15 proposals
October 2023
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)30-38 COOK ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure68 LANG ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
September 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling41 MOORE PARK ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure112 Lang Road, Centennial ParkDetermined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs77-83 COOK ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Garages, carports and car parking spaces22 MARTIN ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition; Garages, carports and car parking spaces98 LANG ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
June 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development68 LANG ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
May 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development20 MARTIN ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces6 MARTIN ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
April 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development41 MOORE PARK ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development34 MARTIN ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
- Semi-attached dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing95 COOK ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
- Dwelling100 LANG ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces74 LANG ROAD CENTENNIAL PARK 2021Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
283 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (6)
- Bench (116)
- Bicycle Parking (7)
- Centennial Park CyclesBicycle rental
Grand Drive, Centennial Park
- Alison Rd opp Australian Turf ClubBus stop
- Centennial Park Main Gate, Darley RdBus stop
- Cook Rd after Darvall StBus stop
- Cook Rd at Moore Park RdBus stop
- Cook Rd before Lang RdBus stop
- Cook Rd opp Furber LaneBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bird SanctuaryNature reserve
- Centennial ParkPark
- Lachlan ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
4 state heritage places
- Centennial Park Reservoir WS0013R Oxford Street Centennial ParkSHR
- Centennial Park, Moore Park, Queens ParkRandwick, South Sydney and Waverley LGAs, Centennial ParkSHR
- Patrick White House, The20 Martin Road Centennial ParkSHR
- Woollahra Reservoir WS0225R Oxford Street Centennial ParkSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 46
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 39.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3569th in Australia
- State rank
- 1117th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #257 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #644 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Alison Rd opp Australian Turf Clubamenitiesbus_stop
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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