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Haymarket

NSW 2000 • Greater Sydney

8,305
Population (2021)
$100,412
Median Household Income
0.52 km²
Area
$650/wk
Median Rent
Inner CityMulticulturalYoung Families

About Haymarket

Haymarket is a vibrant inner-city suburb located at the southern edge of the Sydney CBD, centred around the iconic Dixon Street precinct and Chinatown. With a population of around 8,300 residents, it is one of Sydney's most densely populated and culturally diverse neighbourhoods. The suburb borders Ultimo, Darling Harbour, and the CBD, placing it at the geographic heart of the city. Its low elevation and flat terrain make it highly accessible and walkable.

Haymarket is best known as Sydney's Chinatown, offering an extraordinary array of Asian restaurants, grocery stores, bubble tea shops, and night markets that attract visitors from across the city. Residents enjoy proximity to Paddy's Markets, the Capitol Theatre, UTS, and the bustling entertainment strips of George Street. The community skews young with a median age of 30, including students, hospitality workers, and young professionals. High-density apartment living defines the suburb, with excellent public transport connections making car ownership largely unnecessary.

Haymarket falls under postcode 2000 and is governed by Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sydney electorate.

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📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2000
Urban Area
Glebe - Prymont - The Rocks
LGA / Council
Sydney
Federal Electorate
Sydney
State Electorate
Sydney
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.88°, 151.20°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.52 km²
Elevation
27m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Haymarket for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏢Unit / Apartment
$980K
217 sales · ▲ 1.2% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$650
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
30 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.7%

5 state housing + 15 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Central Station
0.5 km
7 min
Town Hall Station
0.8 km
10 min

Bus Services

  • Multiple CBD routes — City & surrounds Varies
  • 891, 893 — Newtown, Surry Hills 10-20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
0.8 km
By Train
2-5 min to Town Hall or Central
By Car (Peak)
5-10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 min

🛣️ Effectively within walking distance of the CBD; multiple train lines available

Walkability Walker's Paradise

Exceptionally walkable with dense retail, dining and transport options within steps

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    61-79 Quay Street Haymarket 2000 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Haymarket, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Kwong War Chong Building
Haymarket • SHR #02089

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Sydney Local Government Area, which contains Haymarket. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
267.2 / 100k
2yr Up 14.4% 10yr Down 2.6%
Motor vehicle theft
242.8 / 100k
2yr Up 37.8% 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
1,217.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 1.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
55.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 3.9%
Steal from vehicle
362.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.8%
View all 62 offence types for Sydney →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,353
Census 2021
8,305
▲ 12.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$24,076
Personal Income 2021
$39,416
▲ 63.7% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$39,416 / yr
$758/wk
Household
$100,412 / yr
$1931/wk
Family
$99,632 / yr
$1916/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,076
Born Overseas 6,496

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,775
  • 2. Thailand 1,452
  • 3. Indonesia 931
  • 4. Malaysia 246
  • 5. South Korea 235
  • 6. Vietnam 179
  • 7. Hong Kong 169
  • 8. India 162
  • 9. Taiwan 131
  • 10. Japan 102

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 3,399
English 726
Australian 318
Korean 256
Vietnamese 212
Indian 170
Italian 115
Irish 114
Filipino 105
Scottish 95

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

330
Both parents born in Australia
6,986
Both parents born overseas
193
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
40.5%
Buddhism
27.7%
Christianity
16.5%
Hinduism
2.1%
Islam
1.9%
Judaism
0.0%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
191 (2.3%)
5-14 years
184 (2.2%)
15-19 years
222 (2.7%)
20-24 years
1,449 (17.4%)
25-34 years
3,571 (43.0%)
35-44 years
1,521 (18.3%)
45-54 years
489 (5.9%)
55-64 years
351 (4.2%)
65-74 years
232 (2.8%)
75-84 years
77 (0.9%)
85+ years
25 (0.3%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Haymarket famous for? +

Haymarket is best known as Sydney's Chinatown, home to Dixon Street's restaurants, Paddy's Markets, and a lively Asian food and culture scene.

What train stations are near Haymarket? +

Central Station (about 500m away) and Town Hall Station (about 800m) both serve Haymarket, providing access to nearly every Sydney train line.

What is the median rent in Haymarket? +

According to the 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Haymarket is approximately $650 per week, reflecting its inner-city location.

Is Haymarket a good place to live? +

Haymarket suits those who want an urban lifestyle with walkable access to restaurants, entertainment, and public transport. It's popular with students and young professionals.

What LGA is Haymarket in? +

Haymarket is part of the City of Sydney local government area.

What is the average income in Haymarket? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Haymarket is about $758 per week (around $39,400 per year). The median household income is $1,931 per week and the median family income is $1,916 per week.

What is the median house price in Haymarket? +

As of 2025, the median unit/apartment price is $980,000, up 1.2% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Haymarket? +

The median age in Haymarket is 30. The largest age group is 25–34 (3,571 residents, around 43%). Around 7% of residents are under 20 and about 4% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Haymarket a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Haymarket is part of the Sydney LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Haymarket? +

Haymarket had a population of 8,305 at the 2021 Census, up 12.9% from 7,353 in 2016.

How much is rent in Haymarket? +

In Haymarket, the median weekly rent is $650, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,600 (2021 Census).