Mortlake at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,954
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Mortlake.
The postcode for Mortlake is 2137 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Mortlake (2137) sits in the Canada Bay region of NSW.
Mortlake has roughly 1,954 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Mortlake scores 4/100 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, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mortlake's population at 1,954, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (39% own, 59% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,954
Median age
35
Family households
67%
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)
$560/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$560/wk
Owner occupied
39%
Renter occupied
59%
At a deeper level
1,954
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
63
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.
4
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mortlake.
Local schools for Mortlake
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Government School Catchment
Mortlake Public School
Rivendell School
Concord West 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 Mortlake.
- What is the Mortlake postcode?
- Mortlake is in the 2137 postcode, in NSW, in the Canada Bay region.
- Where is Mortlake?
- Mortlake is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2137. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canada Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Mortlake?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $560, for units it's $560.
- What schools are in Mortlake?
- There are 20 schools serving Mortlake on this page, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Mortlake Public School, Rivendell School.
- How walkable is Mortlake?
- Mortlake has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mortlake?
- Mortlake is close to Breakfast Point, Cabarita, Tennyson Point, Putney, Concord West.
- What is the population of Mortlake?
- The population of Mortlake is approximately 1,954 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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