Petersham North at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
12.3k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Petersham North.
The postcode for Petersham North is 2049 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Petersham North (2049) sits in the Inner West region of NSW.
Petersham North has roughly 12,258 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Petersham North 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 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Petersham North's population at 12,258, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
12,258
Median age
35
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$408/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
12,258
Median age: 35
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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
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Government School Catchment
NSW School of Languages
Petersham Public School
Wilkins 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 Petersham North.
- What is the Petersham North postcode?
- Petersham North is in the 2049 postcode, in NSW, in the Inner West Council region.
- Where is Petersham North?
- Petersham North is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2049. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, 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?
- The population of Petersham North is approximately 12,258 (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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