NSW · Parramatta Council

Sydney Olympic Park, 2127

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Updated

Desirability score

54.5/100
Average

Top 22% of New South Wales' suburbs

81% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Café precinct
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Cycling
  • Dog friendly
What Sydney Olympic Park is known for: Café precinct, Green suburb, Excellent transport, Cycling, Dog friendly

Suburb profile

At the heart of the metro area, Sydney Olympic Park is a mid-sized suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

The community skews younger, with a strong working population. Cafés, dining and leisure activities are easy to find, with neighbouring suburbs adding even more choice. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because housing affordability and growth momentum lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in parks and green space and transport and access.

Population

Population
4,848
Median age
31
Median household income / week
$1,975
Dwelling vacancy
21.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
621 of 2,880
Median monthly mortgage
$2,400
Employment rate
65.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
141 / 0 / 2,249

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian 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)
$790
Houses (January to March 2026)
$963
All types (January to March 2026)
$795
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
636

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)
345
Against the person
70
Against property
110
Rate per 1,000 residents
71.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 69 residents
State safety percentile
49.6th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-12.6%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault106
  • Fraud107
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment92
  • Other Offences232
  • Possession And/Or Use Of Ecstasy107

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW 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

42 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Cricket Central, Clyde St
  • Cricket Central, Clyde St
  • Sydney Olympic Park, Plaza Terminal, Stand 5A
  • Sydney Olympic Park, Plaza Terminal, Stand 5B
  • Sydney Olympic Park, Plaza Terminal, Stand 8

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. Use public transport. <strong>A free live site will be open at Cathy Freeman Park screening the FIFA World Cup men&#39;s Australia v Egypt match kicking off at 4am AEST. Gates open 3am.</strong>Motorists should allow extra travel time on the M4 Mwy, Homebush Bay Dr, Concord Rd, Lane Cove Rd, Parramatta Rd, Centenary Dr and Silverwater Rd.M4 Motorway, Homebush Bay Drive, Parramatta Road, Centenary Drive, Cathy Freeman Park03 Jul 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
  • Allow extra travel time. Use public transport. <strong>HYROX Sydney at Sydney Showground from Wednesday 1 to Sunday 5 July. Expo starts daily at 8am</strong>Traffic will be heavier than usual on roads approaching Sydney Olympic Park as attendees travel to and from the expo, particularly during peak travel times. Travel with your group and allow extra travel time on the M4, Parramatta Rd, Homebush Bay Dr and Concord Rd.If you have to drive, carpool with your group <a href="https://www.sydneyolympicpark.nsw.gov.au/parking" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pre-book your parking online</a> ahead of time to secure a space – available until 11:59pm the night before the event unless sold out prior.Sydney Olympic Park Authority may close some local roads to accommodate increased public transport services and ensure pedestrian safety during events. For road closure details, visit the <a href="https://www.sydneyolympicpark.nsw.gov.au/map" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sydney Olympic Park interactive map</a> for more details.  <strong></strong>M4 Motorway, Homebush Bay Drive, Parramatta Road, Sydney Showground30 Jun 2026 – 05 Jul 2026
  • Allow extra travel time. Use public transport. <strong>Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour at Qudos Bank Arena. Show starts at 7pm, finish around 9pm.</strong>Traffic delays are expected as attendees make their way to Olympic Park. Motorists should allow extra travel time on roads including the M4 Mwy, Homebush Bay Dr, Concord Rd, Lane Cove Rd, Parramatta Rd, Centenary Dr and Silverwater Rd.If you&#39;re driving, <a href="https://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/parking/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pre-book parking online</a> in advance to secure a space, available until 11:59pm the night before the show unless sold out prior. If you have pre-booked your parking, follow the directions of staff and have your parking ticket ready to show at the car park entry.Sydney Olympic Park Authority may close some local roads to accommodate increased public transport services and ensure pedestrian safety during events. For road closure details, visit the <a href="https://www.sydneyolympicpark.nsw.gov.au/map" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sydney Olympic Park interactive map</a> for more details.  M4 Motorway, Homebush Bay Drive, Parramatta Road, Qudos Bank Arena03 Jul 2026 – 04 Jul 2026
  • Allow extra travel time. Use public transport. <strong>Run Through Half Marathon and 10km events at Sydney Olympic Park on Sunday from 8am. </strong>Roads will be closed throughout Olympic Park between 1.30am and 2pm to support the event.<strong>From 1.30am to 2pm </strong><ul><li>Dawn Fraser Avenue from Showground Road to Edwin Flack Avenue</li><li>Olympic Boulevard from Sarah Durack Avenue to Edwin Flack Avenue</li><li>Grand Parade from Olympic Boulevard to Orana Parade</li></ul><strong>From 3am to 2pm</strong><ul><li>Kevin Coombs Avenue from Pondage Link to Australia Avenue</li><li>Marjorie Jackson Parkway from Bennelong Parkway to Australia Avenue</li><li>Holker Busway from Hill Road to Kevin Coombs Avenue</li><li>Australia Avenue from Grand Parade to Kevin Coombs Avenue</li><li>Pondage Link from Hill Road to Edwin Flack Avenue</li><li>Edwin Flack Avenue from Qudos Bank Arena loading dock to Pondage Link Avenue </li></ul>See the <a href="https://www.sydneyolympicpark.nsw.gov.au/map" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">interactive map</a> for closure location details.<strong>Expect traffic delays approaching and within the precinct while roads are closed and the event is underway. </strong>Motorists should allow extra travel time and follow the directions of traffic controllers on site.Australia Ave, Edwin Flack Ave, Dawn Fraser Ave18 Jul 2026 – 19 Jul 2026
  • Use public transport. Allow extra travel time. <strong>NRL: Rabbitohs v Knights at Accor Stadium in Olympic Park. Kick-off at 2pm, full time around 3.45pm.</strong>Traffic will be heavy as fans travel to and from the match. Motorists should allow extra travel time on roads including the M4 Mwy, Homebush Bay Dr, Concord Rd, Lane Cove Rd, Parramatta Rd, Centenary Dr and Silverwater Rd.If you need to drive, <a href="https://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/parking/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pre-book parking online</a> in advance to secure a space. Follow the directions of staff and have your parking ticket ready to show at the car park entry.Sydney Olympic Park Authority may close some local roads to accommodate increased public transport services and ensure pedestrian safety during events. For road closure details, visit the <a href="https://www.sydneyolympicpark.nsw.gov.au/map" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sydney Olympic Park interactive map</a> for more details.  M4 Motorway, Homebush Bay Drive, Parramatta Road, Centenary Drive, Accor Stadium11 Jul 2026 – 12 Jul 2026
  • Use public transport. Allow extra travel time. <strong>Sydney Olympic Park will be very busy on Saturday with people attending various events at venues across the precinct:</strong><ul><li><a href="https://www.sydneyshowground.com.au/whats-on/giants-vs-geelong/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>AFL: GWS Giants v Geelong Cats</strong></a><strong> at ENGIE Stadium</strong>. First bounce at 4.15pm, full time around 7pm</li><li><a href="https://www.sydneyshowground.com.au/whats-on/og-navratri-with-aditya-gadhvi/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>OG Navratri with Aditya Gadhvi</strong></a><strong> at The Dome. </strong>Gates open at 5.30pm, show starts at 7pm</li><li><a href="https://www.accorstadium.com.au/events/n2026_nrl_round_19__bulldogs_vs_raiders" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>NRL Bulldogs Double Header </strong></a><strong>at Accor Stadium</strong>. NRLW at 3.15pm, NRL at 5.30pm, full time at 7.15pm</li></ul>Motorists should allow extra travel time on roads including the M4 Mwy, Homebush Bay Dr, Concord Rd, Lane Cove Rd, Parramatta Rd, Centenary Dr and Silverwater Rd.If you need to drive, <a href="https://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/parking/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pre-book parking online</a> in advance to secure a space. Follow the directions of staff and have your parking ticket ready to show at the car park entry. Parking will be in high demand with thousands in attendance at various events in the precinct.Sydney Olympic Park Authority may close some local roads to accommodate increased public transport services and ensure pedestrian safety during events. For road closure details, visit the <a href="https://www.sydneyolympicpark.nsw.gov.au/map" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sydney Olympic Park interactive map</a> for more details.  M4 Motorway, Homebush Bay Drive, Parramatta Road, Centenary Drive10 Jul 2026 – 11 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closuresState 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).

14 planning-related records

2025· 2 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Demolition
    7 HILL ROAD SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK 2127Determined
  • November 2025

  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Recreation facility (indoor)
    14-16 HILL ROAD SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK 2127Determined
2024· 1 proposal
  • December 2024

  • Recreational Uses
    14-16 Hill Road, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127Determined
2023· 2 proposals
  • December 2023

  • Advertising and signage; Electric vehicle facility; Transport Infrastructure
    Land adjacent to 550 Sydney AvenueDetermined
  • October 2023

  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (indoor)
    14-16 HILL ROAD SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK 2127Determined
2022· 5 proposals
  • November 2022

  • Residential flat building
    14-16 HILL ROAD SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK 2127Determined
  • October 2022

  • Signage; Telecommunications and communication facilities
    City of Sydney LGAWithdrawn
  • July 2022

  • Signage
    Various locations within the City of Sydney (AB8)Determined
  • March 2022

  • Signage
    Silverwater Road, Sydney Olympic ParkDetermined
  • February 2022

  • Signage
    14-16 Hill Road, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127Determined
2021· 2 proposals
  • April 2021

  • Demolition; Alterations and additions to commercial development; Mixed use development; Office premises
    1 Burroway Road, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127Withdrawn
  • March 2021

  • Other
    Dawn Fraser Baths, Fitzroy Street, BalmainDetermined
2020· 2 proposals
  • December 2020

  • Residential flat building
    14 HILL ROAD SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK 2127Determined
  • September 2020

  • Residential flat building
    16 HILL ROAD SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK 2127Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

416 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Beyond BankBank
  • Credit XBank
  • Derive Cocktail BarBar
  • Bbq (9)
  • Bio-EBeauty salon
  • Bench (132)
  • Bicycle Parking (21)
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • Binoculars
  • Accor Stadium, Edwin Flack AvBus 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 amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Boral Olympic Dream PathwayPark
  • Cathy Freeman ParkPark
  • Cattle Judging LawnPark
  • Dog Judging LawnPark
  • Wentworth CommonPark
  • Wilson ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
6
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • NSW Health Vaccination CentreFigtree Drivecentre
  • Pikes PharmacyAustralia Avenuepharmacy
  • Rainbow Dental Practicedentist
  • Spinal Carealternative
  • Waterfront Pharmacy Piersidepharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

4 state heritage places

  • Discobolus Monument Moveable Heritage GroupSydney Olympic ParkSHR
  • Hall of Champions (collection)Australia Avenue, State Sports Centre, HomebushSHR
  • Newington Armament Depot and Nature ReserveHolker Street, Homebush BaySHR
  • Olympic Cauldron at Sydney Olympic ParkCathy Freeman Park near corner of Olympic Boulevard and the Grand Parade, Sydney Olympic ParkSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Mini Mastermindschildcare
  • Woodstock Child Carekindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · 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 overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
130
Parks (OSM)
25

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 featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
54.5/100 — Average
State standing
Top 22% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
1432nd in Australia
State rank
464th in NSW
Peer rank
#168 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#321 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
81%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Archery Centreamenitiessports_centre
  • Armaments Displayamenitiestrain_station
  • Armory Leisure Fieldamenitiespitch
  • Armory Theatreamenitiestheatre
  • Armory Theatreamenitiestram_stop
  • Australia Postamenitiespost_box
  • Bacaramenitiesrestaurant
  • Car Parking Payment Stationamenitiespayment_centre
  • Chemist Warehouseamenitiespharmacy
  • Competition poolamenitiesswimming_pool

Data sources & freshness

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