Haberfield at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
6,480
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Haberfield.
The postcode for Haberfield is 2045 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Haberfield (2045) sits in the Canada Bay region of NSW.
Haberfield has roughly 6,480 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Haberfield scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Haberfield's population at 6,480, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,480
Median age
46
Family households
78%
Lone person
20%
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)
$688/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$530/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
6,480
Median age: 46
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
184
total offences in 2025
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 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Haberfield.
Local schools for Haberfield
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Government School Catchment
Haberfield Public School
Dobroyd Point Public School
Kegworth 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 Haberfield.
- What is the Haberfield postcode?
- Haberfield is in the 2045 postcode, in NSW, in the Canada Bay region.
- Where is Haberfield?
- Haberfield is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2045. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canada Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Haberfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $688, for units it's $530.
- What schools are in Haberfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Haberfield on this page, including St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School, Haberfield Public School, Dobroyd Point Public School.
- How walkable is Haberfield?
- Haberfield has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Haberfield?
- Haberfield is close to Five Dock, Summer Hill, Rodd Point, Summer Hill, Ashfield.
- What is the population of Haberfield?
- The population of Haberfield is approximately 6,480 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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