Abbotsford at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
5,431
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Abbotsford.
The postcode for Abbotsford is 2046 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Abbotsford (2046) sits in the Canada Bay region of NSW.
Abbotsford has roughly 5,431 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Abbotsford scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Abbotsford's population at 5,431, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,431
Median age
47
Family households
68%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$570/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
5,431
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
38
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Abbotsford.
Local schools for Abbotsford
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Government School Catchment
Abbotsford Public School
Five Dock Public School
Russell Lea Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Abbotsford.
- What is the Abbotsford postcode?
- Abbotsford is in the 2046 postcode, in NSW, in the Canada Bay region.
- Where is Abbotsford?
- Abbotsford is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2046. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canada Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Abbotsford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $570, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Abbotsford?
- There are 20 schools serving Abbotsford on this page, including Abbotsford Public School, All Hallows Catholic Primary School, Giant Steps Sydney.
- How walkable is Abbotsford?
- Abbotsford has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Abbotsford?
- Abbotsford is close to Wareemba, Chiswick, Cabarita, Henley, Breakfast Point.
- What is the population of Abbotsford?
- The population of Abbotsford is approximately 5,431 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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