Petersham at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
8,200
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Petersham.
The postcode for Petersham is 2049 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Petersham (2049) sits in the Inner West region of NSW.
Petersham has roughly 8,200 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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 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's population at 8,200, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (48% own, 51% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (35%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
8,200
Median age
36
Family households
56%
Lone person
35%
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)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
51%
At a deeper level
8,200
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
471
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
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Petersham.
Local schools for Petersham
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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.
- What is the Petersham postcode?
- Petersham is in the 2049 postcode, in NSW, in the Inner West Council region.
- Where is Petersham?
- Petersham 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Petersham?
- There are 20 schools serving Petersham on this page, including NSW School of Languages, Petersham Public School, Eileen O'Connor Catholic College.
- How walkable is Petersham?
- Petersham has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Petersham?
- Petersham is close to Petersham North, Lewisham, Stanmore, Enmore, Marrickville.
- What is the population of Petersham?
- The population of Petersham is approximately 8,200 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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