Russell Lea at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
4,920
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Russell Lea.
The postcode for Russell Lea is 2046 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Russell Lea (2046) sits in the Canada Bay region of NSW.
Russell Lea has roughly 4,920 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Russell Lea scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Russell Lea's population at 4,920, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,920
Median age
43
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
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)
$570/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
4,920
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
90
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.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Russell Lea.
Local schools for Russell Lea
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Government School Catchment
Russell Lea Public School
Drummoyne Public School
Abbotsford 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 Russell Lea.
- What is the Russell Lea postcode?
- Russell Lea is in the 2046 postcode, in NSW, in the Canada Bay region.
- Where is Russell Lea?
- Russell Lea is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2046. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canada Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Russell Lea?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $570, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Russell Lea?
- There are 20 schools serving Russell Lea on this page, including Russell Lea Public School, All Hallows Catholic Primary School, Drummoyne Public School.
- How walkable is Russell Lea?
- Russell Lea has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Russell Lea?
- Russell Lea is close to Rodd Point, Wareemba, Chiswick, Drummoyne, Five Dock.
- What is the population of Russell Lea?
- The population of Russell Lea is approximately 4,920 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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