Inner West Council
Petersham North
Petersham North at a glance
Median house
$627,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$451,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
12.3k
Median age 35
About
Welcome to Petersham North.
Petersham North is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$627,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $451,440.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$408/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$627,000
Sales data pending
$451,440
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
12,258
Median age: 35
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading3.98%
Based on $627,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading4.70%
Based on $451,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
12,258
Median age
35
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
Crime data not available for this suburb.
Getting around
Walkability.
100
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Petersham North.
Local schools for Petersham North
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
NSW School of Languages
Petersham Public School
Wilkins Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Petersham North.
- What is the median house price in Petersham North?
- The median house price in Petersham North, NSW 2049 is $627,000. The median unit price is $451,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Petersham North postcode?
- Petersham North is in the 2049 postcode, in NSW, in the Inner West Council region.
- What is the average rent in Petersham North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $408.
- What schools are in Petersham North?
- There are 20 schools serving Petersham North on this page, including NSW School of Languages, Petersham Public School, Eileen O'Connor Catholic College.
- How walkable is Petersham North?
- Petersham North has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Petersham North?
- Petersham North is close to Petersham, Lewisham, Stanmore, Enmore, Marrickville.
- What is the population of Petersham North?
- Petersham North has approximately 12,258 residents. 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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