Redfern at a glance
Median house
$1,825,000
+13.6% year on year
Median unit
$1,100,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
13.1k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Redfern.
The postcode for Redfern is 2016 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Redfern is $1,825,000.
Redfern (2016) sits in the Sydney region of NSW. The median house here is $1,825,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +13.6% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Redfern has roughly 13,072 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Redfern 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 6 government primary, 4 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Redfern's population at 13,072, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (35% own, 62% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (42%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
13,072
Median age
36
Family households
45%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,825,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $1,100,000, roughly 40% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+13.6%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $365,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +13.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,825,000
+13.6% over the past year. Median unit price $1,100,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$775/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
35%
Renter occupied
62%
At a deeper level
$1,825,000
+13.6% annual growth
$1,100,000
42
Average days to sell
13,072
Median age: 36
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.21% (median rent $775/wk against a $1,825,000 price tag). Units yield 2.36% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 62% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +13.6% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.21%
Based on $1,825,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.36%
Based on $1,100,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+13.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202635%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 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 +13.6%/yr
2021
$965K
5-year change
+89%
2026
$1.8M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
3,366
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
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Redfern.
Local schools for Redfern
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Inner Sydney High School
Sydney Distance Education Primary School
Bourke Street 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 Redfern.
- What is the median house price in Redfern?
- The median house price in Redfern, NSW 2016 is $1,825,000. The median unit price is $1,100,000. Annual growth is +13.6%.
- What is the Redfern postcode?
- Redfern is in the 2016 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Redfern?
- Redfern is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2016. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Redfern?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $775, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Redfern?
- There are 20 schools serving Redfern on this page, including Redfern Jarjum College, Inner Sydney High School, Key College.
- How walkable is Redfern?
- Redfern has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Redfern?
- Redfern is close to Surry Hills, Chippendale, Darlington, Waterloo, Waterloo Dc.
- What is the population of Redfern?
- The population of Redfern is approximately 13,072 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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