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Sydney

NSW 2000 • Greater Sydney

16,667
Population (2021)
$115,804
Median Household Income
2.94 km²
Area
$600/wk
Median Rent
CBD LivingWorld ClassUrban LifestyleIconic Location

About Sydney

Sydney CBD is Australia's global city centre, where over 16,000 residents live amid iconic landmarks, world-class dining, and constant urban energy. The harbour, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge define one of Earth's most recognisable cityscapes. For residents, it means walking to work, accessing any amenity, and living in the heart of Australian urban life.

The shopping, dining, and entertainment options are endless—from Pitt Street Mall to hidden laneways, harbourside restaurants to Chinatown. The Botanic Gardens and Domain provide surprising green relief. Sydney CBD attracts professionals who value time over space, international arrivals wanting full immersion, and anyone who wants Australia's most urban lifestyle. It's not for everyone—but for city lovers, it's incomparable.

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

📍 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
-33.87°, 151.21°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.94 km²
Elevation
65m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏢Unit / Apartment
$1.03M
582 sales · ▼ 6.5% 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)
$600
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,691
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
32 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.2%

8 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Local bus services — Sydney CBD 0-0 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
0 km
By Train
Approximately 0 min to Sydney CBD (Central) by train
By Car (Peak)
15-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10-15 min

🛣️ Located 0 km north-east of Sydney CBD

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be done on foot near the local centre, but most residents rely on a car for daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    George Street Sydney 2000 NSW
  • Woolworths
    60 Margaret Street Sydney 2000 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 124 heritage-listed places in or near Sydney, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

St James Railway Station group
City Circle railway, Sydney • SHR #01248
Justice and Police Museum
4-8 Phillip Street Sydney • SHR #00673
Hardware House
73 York Street Sydney • SHR #00580
International House
14-16 York Street Sydney • SHR #00579
Metropolitan Hotel
244 George Street Sydney • SHR #00663
Department of Education Building
35-39 Bridge Street Sydney • SHR #00726
Land Titles Office
Prince Albert Road, Sydney • SHR #00962
Royal George Hotel
115-117 Sussex Street Sydney • SHR #00411
St James' Anglican Church
173 King Street Sydney • SHR #01703
Pinnacle House
2-6 Barrack Street Sydney • SHR #00582
BMA House
135-137 Macquarie Street Sydney • SHR #00252
Young Street Terraces
36-42 Young Street Sydney • SHR #00974
Man O'War Steps
Farm Cove Crescent, Sydney • SHR #01432
Sydney Terminal and Central Railway Stations Group
Great Southern and Western Railway; Illawarra Rail, Sydney • SHR #01255
Martin Place Railway Station
Eastern Suburbs Railway, Sydney • SHR #01187
Qantas House (No. 1 Chifley Square)
68-96 Hunter Street Sydney • SHR #01512
Grace Building
77-79 York Street Sydney • SHR #00712
National House
75 York Street Sydney • SHR #00581
AWA Building and Tower
45-47 York Street Sydney • SHR #00665
Lands Department Building
22-33 Bridge Street Sydney • SHR #00744
Building
121-127 Sussex Street Sydney • SHR #00412
Grahame's Corner
142-144 Pitt Street Sydney • SHR #00736
Capitol Theatre
3-15 Campbell Street Sydney • SHR #00391
Perpetual Trustee Company
33-39 Hunter Street Sydney • SHR #00678
Sydney Water Head Office (former) (1939 building)
339-341 Pitt Street Sydney • SHR #01645
Railway Square road overbridge
Darling Harbour goods railway, Sydney • SHR #01232
Skinners Family Hotel
296 George Street Sydney • SHR #00584
Challis House
4-10 Martin Place Sydney • SHR #00666
Little Hunter and Hamilton Street Precinct
Little Hunter Street (between Hunter Street and Curtin Place), Sydney • SHR #00599
Kyle House
27-31 Macquarie Place Sydney • SHR #00654
Sydney Downing Centre
302 Castlereagh Street Sydney • SHR #00393
Sydney Club
122 Pitt Street Sydney • SHR #00583
Corn Exchange
173-185 Sussex Street Sydney • SHR #01619
Warehouses (former)
139-153 Sussex Street Sydney • SHR #00413
General Post Office
1 Martin Place Sydney • SHR #00763
Customs House (former)
45 Alfred Street Sydney • SHR #00727
Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain
Farm Cove, Sydney • SHR #01070
NSW Club House Building
31 Bligh Street Sydney • SHR #00145
Christ Church St Laurence Anglican Church and Pipe Organ
812a-814 George Street Sydney • SHR #00123
Cyprus-Hellene Club
150-152 Elizabeth Street Sydney • SHR #00773
City Mutual Life Assurance Building
60-66 Hunter Street Sydney • SHR #00585
Building
107-113 Sussex Street Sydney • SHR #00410
St Mary's Catholic Cathedral and Chapter House
College Street, Sydney • SHR #01709
GIO Building
60-70 Elizabeth Street Sydney • SHR #00683
Bank of NSW
107-109 Bathurst Street Sydney • SHR #00080
National Mutual Building
348 - 352 George Street Sydney • SHR #00234
Railings, Sydney Cove
Circular Quay Concourse, Circular Quay East and West, The Rocks • SHR #01572
Sharpies Golf House Sign (The Golf House)
216 - 220 Elizabeth Street Sydney • SHR #01655
Great Synagogue
187A Elizabeth Street Sydney • SHR #01710
Sugar House
138-140 Pitt Street Sydney • SHR #00417
Judges House, The
531 Kent Street Sydney • SHR #00060
Sydney Trades Hall
4-10 Goulburn Street Sydney • SHR #00322
Crown Hotel
160-162 Elizabeth Street Sydney • SHR #00733
History House
133 Macquarie Street Sydney • SHR #00692
Pitt Street Uniting Church
264 Pitt Street Sydney • SHR #00022
Mint Building and Hyde Park Barracks Group
Macquarie Street, Sydney • SHR #00190
Carousel, The
Concourse under Western Distributor, Sydney • SHR #01620
Sydney School of Arts
275-277a Pitt Street Sydney • SHR #00366
Bulletin Place Restaurant
6-8 Bulletin Place Sydney • SHR #00651
Pyrmont Bridge
Sydney • SHR #01618
Intercontinental Hotel former Treasury Building
117-119 Macquarie Street Sydney • SHR #00355
Macquarie Place Precinct
Macquarie Place, Sydney • SHR #01759
Ozanam House
5-7 Young Street Sydney • SHR #00701
Sewer Vent
Elizabeth Street, Sydney • SHR #01642
Tank Stream
Sydney • SHR #00636
Watch House Terrace
66-80 Erskine Street Sydney • SHR #00223
Building
10-14 Bulletin Place Sydney • SHR #00652
Chief Secretary's Building
121 Macquarie Street Sydney • SHR #00766
Hawker & Vance Produce Exchange
95-99 Sussex Street Sydney • SHR #00409
St Andrew's Anglican Cathedral and Chapter House
1440 George Street Sydney • SHR #01708
Red Cross House
153-159 Clarence Street Sydney • SHR #01511
Commonwealth Bank
48-50 Martin Place Sydney • SHR #01427
Police Station (former)
281 Clarence Street Sydney • SHR #00293
Post Office Stores
Little Hay Street, Sydney • SHR #00608
First Government House Site
41 Bridge Street Sydney • SHR #01309
Phillip Street Terraces
39-47 Phillip Street Sydney • SHR #00621
Westpac Bank
341 George Street Sydney • SHR #00664
Welcome Inn Hotel
81 Sussex Street Sydney • SHR #00408
State Library of NSW
1 Shakespeare Place Sydney • SHR #01071
Watch House
82 Erskine Street Sydney • SHR #00501
CBC Bank (former)
343 George Street Sydney • SHR #00428
Building
22 York Street Sydney • SHR #00647
Public Trust Office
19-21 O'Connell Street Sydney • SHR #01019
Building
161 Sussex Street Sydney • SHR #00414
Sydney Opera House
Circular Quay East, Sydney • SHR #01685
St Stephen's Uniting Church
197 Macquarie Street Sydney • SHR #01704
Trust Building
72-72a Castlereagh Street Sydney • SHR #00676
Wales House
64-66 Pitt Street Sydney • SHR #00586
APA Building
53-63 Martin Place Sydney • SHR #00682
Dundee Arms Hotel
171 Sussex Street Sydney • SHR #00416
King George Hotel (former) and Haymarket Post Office
631, 633-635 George Street Sydney • SHR #00615
Big House Hotel
20 Sussex Street Sydney • SHR #00513
Terrace Houses
163-169 Sussex Street Sydney • SHR #00415
Warehouse (former)
16-18 Bulletin Place Sydney • SHR #00653
MLC Building
42-46 Martin Place Sydney • SHR #00597
Circular Quay Railway Station group
City Railway Loop, Sydney • SHR #01112
Transport House
19-31 York Street Sydney • SHR #01271
Royal Automobile Club
89-91 Macquarie Street Sydney • SHR #00700
Burns Philp Building
5-11 Bridge Street Sydney • SHR #00347
ANZ Bank (former)
354 George Street Sydney • SHR #00085
Liner House
13-15 Bridge Street Sydney • SHR #00589
Parliament House
Macquarie Street, Sydney • SHR #01615
Gresham Hotel
147-149 York Street Sydney • SHR #00291
Museum Railway Station
City Circle • SHR #01207
Sydney Central Local Court House
98 Liverpool Street Sydney • SHR #00802
Old Registry Office, Sydney Supreme Court House
Elizabeth Street and St James Road, Sydney • SHR #00801
Banco Road Court, Sydney Supreme Court House
St James Road, Sydney • SHR #00799
Sydney Supreme Court House (Old Court House)
King Street, Sydney • SHR #00800
ANZAC Memorial
Hyde Park South, near Liverpool Street, Sydney • SHR #01822
Municipal Building
181-187 Hay Street Sydney • SHR #00693
State Theatre
47-51 Market Street Sydney • SHR #00446
Australian Museum
6-8 College Street Sydney • SHR #00805
Hyde Park
110-120 Elizabeth, Park, Liverpool, College Streets, Sydney • SHR #01871
Metters Building
154-158 Elizabeth Street Sydney • SHR #00732
Cenotaph
Between George and Pitt Streets Martin Place Sydney • SHR #01799
Sydney Town Hall
483 George Street Sydney • SHR #01452
Queen Victoria Building
429-481 George Street Sydney • SHR #01814
Conservatorium of Music
Macquarie St, Sydney • SHR #01849
Government House, Movable Heritage Collection and Gardens
Macquarie Street, Bennelong Point, Sydney • SHR #01872
Strand Arcade
195 - 197 Pitt Street Sydney • SHR #01864
Former Health Department Building
93-97 Macquarie Street, Sydney • SHR #01912
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Sydney • SHR #02096
AMP Sydney Cove Building
Sydney • SHR #02098
Transport House, Macquarie Street
99-113 Macquarie Street SYDNEY • SHR #02111

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Sydney Local Government Area, which contains Sydney. 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
17,252
Census 2021
16,667
▼ 3.4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$35,412
Personal Income 2021
$50,492
▲ 42.6% 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
$50,492 / yr
$971/wk
Household
$115,804 / yr
$2227/wk
Family
$121,784 / yr
$2342/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,717
Born Overseas 11,811

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Indonesia 2,151
  • 2. Thailand 2,063
  • 3. China 1,622
  • 4. India 591
  • 5. South Korea 511
  • 6. England 405
  • 7. Malaysia 362
  • 8. Hong Kong 336
  • 9. Vietnam 282
  • 10. Philippines 269

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 4,840
English 2,205
Australian 1,218
Irish 658
Indian 625
Korean 546
Scottish 476
Italian 412
Vietnamese 342
Filipino 307

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,712
Both parents born in Australia
12,954
Both parents born overseas
772
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
36.7%
Christianity
26.7%
Buddhism
21.4%
Hinduism
3.3%
Islam
2.1%
Judaism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
414 (2.5%)
5-14 years
436 (2.6%)
15-19 years
304 (1.8%)
20-24 years
1,832 (11.0%)
25-34 years
6,555 (39.3%)
35-44 years
3,433 (20.6%)
45-54 years
1,487 (8.9%)
55-64 years
1,035 (6.2%)
65-74 years
703 (4.2%)
75-84 years
363 (2.2%)
85+ years
115 (0.7%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sydney known for? +

Sydney is a well-established residential suburb in Sydney, NSW, known for its mix of housing types, local schools, and community facilities. The suburb has a population of approximately 16,667 residents and forms part of the broader Greater Sydney region.

How far is Sydney from Sydney CBD? +

Sydney is approximately 0 kilometres from Sydney CBD, typically a 10-15 min drive under normal traffic conditions. Peak hour travel can take longer due to traffic.

Does Sydney have public transport? +

Sydney is served by local bus services connecting residents to the broader metropolitan network. The nearest train station provides connections to Sydney CBD.

What is the population of Sydney? +

According to the 2021 Census, Sydney has a population of approximately 16,667 residents. The suburb is a significant residential area within the Sydney district.

Is Sydney a good place to live? +

Sydney appeals to families, professionals, and established residents who value its range of local amenities, schools, and community facilities. With a median taxable income of around $32,033, it attracts a mix of household types. Like most NSW suburbs, lifestyle quality depends on proximity to work and preferred amenities.

What is the postcode for Sydney? +

The postcode for Sydney, NSW is 2000.

What is the average income in Sydney? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Sydney is about $971 per week (around $50,500 per year). The median household income is $2,227 per week and the median family income is $2,342 per week.

What is the median house price in Sydney? +

As of 2025, the median unit/apartment price is $1,028,250, down 6.5% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Sydney? +

The median age in Sydney is 32. The largest age group is 25–34 (6,555 residents, around 39%). Around 7% of residents are under 20 and about 7% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Sydney a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Sydney 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.

How much is rent in Sydney? +

In Sydney, the median weekly rent is $600, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,691 (2021 Census).