Inner West Council
Petersham
Petersham at a glance
Median house
$1,329,000
-0.4% year on year
Median unit
$451,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
8,200
Median age 36
About
Welcome to Petersham.
Petersham is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,329,000
-0.4% over the past year. Median unit price $451,440.
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
$1,329,000
-0.4% annual growth
$451,440
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
8,200
Median age: 36
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.88%
Based on $1,329,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.18%
Based on $451,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-0.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202648%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at -0.4%/yr
2021
$1.4M
5-year change
-2%
2026
$1.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
8,200
Median age
36
Family households
56%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
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.
- What is the median house price in Petersham?
- The median house price in Petersham, NSW 2049 is $1,329,000. The median unit price is $451,440. Annual growth is -0.4%.
- What is the Petersham postcode?
- Petersham is in the 2049 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Petersham has approximately 8,200 residents. 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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