Haymarket at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
8,305
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Haymarket.
The postcode for Haymarket is 2000 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Haymarket (2000) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Haymarket has roughly 8,305 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Haymarket scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 12 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Haymarket's population at 8,305, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (20% own, 76% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (50% family, 28% lone person).
Population
8,305
Median age
30
Family households
50%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$625/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
20%
Renter occupied
76%
At a deeper level
8,305
Median age: 30
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5,919
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
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Haymarket.
Local schools for Haymarket
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Government School Catchment
Ultimo Public School
Inner Sydney High School
Sydney Distance Education Primary 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 Haymarket.
- What is the Haymarket postcode?
- Haymarket is in the 2000 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Haymarket?
- Haymarket is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2000. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Haymarket?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $625, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Haymarket?
- There are 20 schools serving Haymarket on this page, including GOAL College, Westbourne College Sydney, International Grammar School.
- How walkable is Haymarket?
- Haymarket has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Haymarket?
- Haymarket is close to Ultimo, Broadway, Chippendale, Darling Harbour, Surry Hills.
- What is the population of Haymarket?
- The population of Haymarket is approximately 8,305 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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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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