Redfern

NSW 2016 • Greater Sydney

13,072
Population (2021)
$61,932
Median Income
1.17 kmΒ²
Area
40m
Elevation
Inner CityGentrifiedAboriginal HeritageTransport Hub

About Redfern

Redfern is Sydney's most dramatically transformed inner-city suburb, where over 13,000 residents now live in a gentrified neighbourhood with deep Aboriginal significance. The train station is one of Sydney's busiest, providing exceptional connectivity. The high median income reflects complete gentrification while the Block maintains cultural importance.

The dining and cafe scene is excellent, particularly around Redfern Street. The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence serves Aboriginal community, while converted warehouses house creative businesses. Redfern attracts young professionals, creatives, and those wanting inner-city living with edge. It's gentrification's ground zeroβ€”transformed but not forgotten.

Redfern falls under postcode 2016 and is governed by Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Newtown electorate.

πŸ“ Location

Postcode
2016
Urban Area
Darlinghurst - Paddington - Surry Hills
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.89Β°, 151.21Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.17 kmΒ²
Elevation
40m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    261-265 Chalmers Street Redfern 2016 NSW

πŸŽ“ Schools

πŸ›οΈ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 9 heritage-listed places in or near Redfern, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Great Southern and Western Railway, Redfern • SHR #01140
Great Southern and Western Railway, Redfern • SHR #01234
113 Redfern Street Redfern • SHR #01439
Great Southern and Western Railway, Redfern • SHR #01139
6-18 Pitt Street Redfern • SHR #00083
242 Cleveland Street Redfern • SHR #01881
18 George Street, Redfern • SHR #01951
Redfern • SHR #02016
Redfern • SHR #02091

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,811
Avg Household Size
1.9 people
Median Age
36 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
13,213
Census 2021
13,072
1.1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$51,532
Income 2021
$61,932
20.2% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

βš–οΈ Compare Redfern With

🏘️Surry Hills
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🏘️Darlinghurst
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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,792
Born Overseas 5,269

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 627
  • 2. China 559
  • 3. New Zealand 388
  • 4. India 187
  • 5. United States 179
  • 6. Thailand 159
  • 7. Philippines 122
  • 8. Ireland 117
  • 9. Malaysia 117
  • 10. France 113
  • 11. Brazil 109
  • 12. Vietnam 109
  • 13. Indonesia 107
  • 14. South Africa 105
  • 15. Hong Kong 101

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,720
Australian 2,640
Irish 1,530
Chinese 1,165
Scottish 1,128
German 509
Italian 489
Australian Aboriginal 404
Greek 344
Indian 297

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,034
Both parents born in Australia
6,196
Both parents born overseas
1,718
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
54.9%
Christianity
26.6%
Buddhism
3.5%
Hinduism
1.5%
Islam
1.4%
Judaism
1.4%
Sikhism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
453 (3.5%)
5-14 years
617 (4.7%)
15-19 years
257 (2.0%)
20-24 years
1,072 (8.2%)
25-34 years
3,578 (27.4%)
35-44 years
2,286 (17.5%)
45-54 years
1,649 (12.6%)
55-64 years
1,391 (10.6%)
65-74 years
978 (7.5%)
75-84 years
569 (4.4%)
85+ years
211 (1.6%)

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