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NSW · Sydney Council

Sydney, 2000

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Desirability score

68.7/100
Good

Top 5% of New South Wales' suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Café precinct
  • Heritage area
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • Dog friendly
What Sydney is known for: Café precinct, Heritage area, Green suburb, Education hub, Dog friendly

Suburb profile

Sydney is a lively inner established suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. Its inner position means surrounding suburbs are never far away, whether for a meal out or a change of scene. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with schools and childcare nearby. Food, coffee and entertainment are never far away, whether locally or in the suburbs next door. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while housing affordability and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
16,667
Median age
32
Median household income / week
$2,227
Dwelling vacancy
26.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
2,517 of 9,622
Median monthly mortgage
$2,691
Employment rate
61.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
360 / 0 / 7,047

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)
$1,200
Houses (January to March 2026)
$1,350
All types (January to March 2026)
$930
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
1,897

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
9,184
Against the person
1,497
Against property
3,009
Rate per 1,000 residents
551
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 11 residents
State safety percentile
99.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-2.5%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions678
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault1248
  • Other Theft1182
  • Steal From Retail Store1592
  • Transport Regulatory Offences3385

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

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
7
Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
1,094
  • Australian International High SchoolSecondary
  • Conservatorium High SchoolSecondary
  • Fort Street Public SchoolPrimary
  • Macquarie Grammar SchoolSecondary
  • St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura SchoolPrimary
  • St Andrew's Cathedral SchoolCombined
  • St Mary's Cathedral CollegeCombined

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

343 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Town Hall Station, Platform 1
  • Town Hall Station, Platform 2
  • Town Hall Station, Platform 3
  • Town Hall, Park St, Stand H
  • Town Hall, Park St, Stand K

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)

Roadworks & transport

6 active roadworks / incidents

  • Allow extra travel time. <strong>July shows at TikTok Entertainment Centre:</strong><ul><li><strong>Friday 3 July: </strong><a href="https://tiktokentcent.com/event/feid/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Feid</strong></a>. Show starts at 8pm.</li><li><strong>Sunday 5 July: </strong><a href="https://tiktokentcent.com/event/dystinct/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Dystinct</strong></a>. Show starts at 8pm.</li><li><strong>Friday 10 July: </strong><a href="https://tiktokentcent.com/event/top-gun-maverick-in-concert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Top Gun Maverick: In Concert</strong></a>. Show starts at 7pm.</li><li><strong>Saturday 11 July: </strong><a href="https://tiktokentcent.com/event/the-princess-bride-in-concert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Princess Bride: In Concert</strong></a>. Shows start at 2pm &amp; 7pm.</li><li><strong>Saturday 25 July: </strong><a href="https://tiktokentcent.com/event/asap-australia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>ASAP Australia</strong></a>. Shows start at 10:30am &amp; 6pm.</li></ul>Traffic may be heavier than usual as attendees travel to and from the event.Motorists should allow extra travel time and be aware of increased pedestrian activity on local roads.Darling Drive, TikTok Entertainment Centre02 Jun 2026 – 25 Jul 2026
  • Check signage. Allow extra travel time. Special event clearways will be in place at the following locations for Sydney Trains trackwork replacement bus operatons<ul><li><strong>Clarence St </strong>between Margaret St and Barrack St (both sides)</li></ul>Clearways are strict no-parking zones for all vehicle types and apply even to local residents and TfNSW Mobility Scheme Permit holders. Check signs carefully, as vehicles left in a clearway will be towed, and a fee applies. If your vehicle is towed, you can search your vehicle registration at the <a href="https://tfnswtowlink.force.com/findmycar/s/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Find My Car</a> website to find its new location, or alternatively call 132 701 to speak to an operator.Clarence Street, Margaret Street03 Jul 2026 – 05 Jul 2026
  • RoadworksBridge Street/Macquarie Street on-ramp, Cahill Expressway01 Jul 2026 – 05 Jul 2026
  • RoadworksPitt Street, Alfred Street03 Jul 2026 – 05 Jul 2026
  • RoadworksYork Street, Market Street26 Jul 2026 – 02 Aug 2026
  • Use public transport. Allow extra travel time. A live site will be open at Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour from Sunday 14 June to Monday 20 July for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Men&#39;s matches.The matches will be shown live on the big screen and the site is free to visit:<ul><li><strong>Sunday 14 June</strong>: Australia vs Türkiye, kick off 2pm AEST</li><li><strong>Saturday 20 June</strong>: USA v Australia, kick off 5am AEST</li><li><strong>Friday 26 June</strong>: Paraguay v Australia, kick off 12pm AEST</li><li><strong>Saturday 4 July: Australia v Egypt, kick off 4am AEST</strong></li><li><strong><em>9 – 11 July: </em></strong><em>Quarter-finals, date and time TBC</em></li><li><strong><em>14 – 15 July: </em></strong><em>Semi-finals, date and time TBC</em></li><li><strong><em>Mon 20 July: </em></strong><em>Final, time TBC</em></li></ul>Attendees are encouraged to catch public transport as traffic may be heavier than usual.Motorists should allow extra travel time and be aware of increased pedestrian activity on local roads throughout the Sydney CBD.Harbour Street, Darling Drive, Tumbalong Park13 Jun 2026 – 20 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

3,110 planning-related records

2026· 40 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Advertising and signage; Business identification sign
    275 PITT STREET SYDNEY 2000Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Hotel or motel accommodation; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Hours of operation and trading
    39-41 YORK STREET SYDNEY 2000Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    L SE 4301 264-278 GEORGE STREET SYDNEY 2000Additional Information Requested
  • Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading
    505-523 GEORGE STREET SYDNEY 2000Under Assessment
  • Hotel or motel accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1 PITT STREET SYDNEY 2000Under Assessment
  • Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external); Business identification sign; Retail Premise
    107-111 ELIZABETH STREET SYDNEY 2000Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Shop; Hours of operation and trading
    141-147A KING STREET SYDNEY 2000Under Assessment
  • Residential flat building; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise
    189-197 KENT STREET SYDNEY 2000Determined
  • Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    Level 6, 62 Pitt Street, SydneyUnder Assessment
  • Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    183 CLARENCE STREET SYDNEY 2000Under Assessment
  • Retail Premise; Shop; Hours of operation and trading
    27 Park Street, Sydney NSW 2000Under Assessment
  • Commercial development; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    332 KENT STREET SYDNEY 2000Additional Information Requested
  • Hotel or motel accommodation; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    338-348 PITT STREET SYDNEY 2000Under Assessment
  • Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Outdoor dining - general; Food and drink premise
    264-278 George Street , SydneyAdditional Information Requested
  • Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Shop
    429-481 GEORGE STREET SYDNEY 2000Under Assessment
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise
    414-418 Kent StreetAdditional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Business premises; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Hours of operation and trading
    26-28 MARKET STREET SYDNEY 2000Withdrawn
  • Subdivision
    5040 Bathurst Street, SydneyUnder Assessment
  • Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Shop
    429-481 GEORGE STREET SYDNEY 2000Under Assessment
  • Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading
    29-43 CLARENCE STREET SYDNEY 2000Additional Information Requested
  • Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    426-430 KENT STREET SYDNEY 2000Determined
  • Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    426-430 KENT STREET SYDNEY 2000Determined
  • Restaurant or cafe; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise
    84-110 CASTLEREAGH STREET SYDNEY 2000Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Amusement centre
    614-628 GEORGE STREET SYDNEY 2000Additional Information Requested
  • Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    426-430 KENT STREET SYDNEY 2000Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation
    194, 196-204 Pitt Street, SydneyAdditional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    71/-/DP1320632Under Assessment
  • Advertising and signage; Office Premise
    25 MARTIN PLACE SYDNEY 2000Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    238-240 CASTLEREAGH STREET SYDNEY 2000Additional Information Requested
  • Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    284-292 PITT STREET SYDNEY 2000Under Assessment
  • Residential flat building; Hours of operation and trading
    UNIT 34 110-116 SUSSEX STREET SYDNEY 2000Determined
  • Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading
    22 THE PROMENADE SYDNEY 2000Under Assessment
  • Commercial development; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    87-95 PITT STREET SYDNEY 2000Under Assessment
  • Restaurant or cafe; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Hours of operation and trading
    210-232 GEORGE STREET SYDNEY 2000Under Assessment
  • Signage; Advertising and signage
    2 DARLING DRIVE SYDNEY 2000Determined
  • Advertising and signage; Retail Premise; Shop
    188 PITT STREET SYDNEY 2000Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise
    101 CASTLEREAGH STREET SYDNEY 2000Determined
  • Business premises; Hours of operation and trading
    414-418 KENT STREET SYDNEY 2000Additional Information Requested
  • Commercial development; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1 MACQUARIE PLACE SYDNEY 2000Determined
  • Demolition; Small bar; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Hours of operation and trading
    207 CLARENCE STREET SYDNEY 2000Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

3,098 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Johnnie Walker Blue LabelAlcohol
  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Mr LiquorAlcohol
  • red bottleAlcohol
  • Red Bottle ExpressAlcohol
  • Super Cellars ExpressAlcohol
  • Sussex CellarsAlcohol
  • The CellarAlcohol
  • The Oak BarrelAlcohol

    152 Elizabeth Street

  • Uptown Korea CellarsAlcohol

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

16 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Cook and Phillip ParkPark
  • Cook ParkPark
  • Darling Quarter Village Green (North)Park
  • Darling Quarter Village Green (South)Park
  • Domain Crescent PrecinctPark
  • Hyde Park NorthPark
  • Hyde Park SouthPark
  • Jessie Street GardensPark
  • Lang ParkPark
  • Macquarie Place ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
59
Emergency department
On site
  • Acute Ophthalmic Services (AOS)clinic
  • Amcal Expresspharmacy
  • Anew SmileCastlereagh Streetdentist
  • Australian Red Cross Blood Serviceblood_donation
  • Australian Red Cross Blood ServiceElizabeth Streetblood_bank
  • Bicentennial Eye Clinicclinic
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

Heritage

116 state heritage places

  • AMP Sydney Cove BuildingSydneySHR
  • ANZ Bank (former)354 George Street SydneySHR
  • ANZAC MemorialHyde Park South, near Liverpool Street, SydneySHR
  • APA Building53-63 Martin Place SydneySHR
  • AWA Building and Tower45-47 York Street SydneySHR
  • Art Gallery of New South WalesSydneySHR
  • BMA House135-137 Macquarie Street SydneySHR
  • Banco Road Court, Sydney Supreme Court HouseSt James Road, SydneySHR
  • Bank of NSW107-109 Bathurst Street SydneySHR
  • Big House Hotel20 Sussex Street SydneySHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

6 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Active Kids Childcarechildcare
  • Community Kids Sydneychildcare
  • KU Phillip Park Children’s Centrekindergarten
  • Lighthousechildcare
  • Montessori Academykindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · 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)
63
Parks (OSM)
19

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
68.7/100 — Good
State standing
Top 5% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
259th in Australia
State rank
104th in NSW
Peer rank
#27 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#74 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 1001 Opticalamenitiesoptician
  • 178B George Street Bicycle Hubamenities178B George Streetbicycle_parking
  • 213 Clarence St (M40)amenitiesbus_stop
  • 6.AM by dedy'samenitiescafe
  • 7-Elevenamenitiesconvenience
  • 7/24amenitiesconvenience
  • A-Queenamenitiesclothes
  • A. Lange & Söhneamenities129 King Street, Sydneywatches
  • A.P Placeamenitiescafe
  • A.P Quayamenitiesbakery

Data sources & freshness

More in Sydney Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.