Cumberland Council
Sefton
Sefton at a glance
Median house
$1,326,000
+15.3% year on year
Median unit
$343,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
44
Average to sell
Walk score
96
Walker's paradise
Population
6,300
Median age 35
About
Welcome to Sefton.
Sefton is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,326,000
+15.3% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$425/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$1,326,000
+15.3% annual growth
$343,440
Sales data pending
44
Average days to sell
6,300
Median age: 35
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.57%
Based on $1,326,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.43%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+15.3%
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 202662%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202644 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 +15.3%/yr
2021
$651K
5-year change
+104%
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
6,300
Median age
35
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
308
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.
96
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sefton.
Local schools for Sefton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sefton Infants School
Chester Hill Public School
Sefton High 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 Sefton.
- What is the median house price in Sefton?
- The median house price in Sefton, NSW 2162 is $1,326,000. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +15.3%.
- What is the Sefton postcode?
- Sefton is in the 2162 postcode, in NSW, in the Cumberland Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sefton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $425.
- What schools are in Sefton?
- There are 20 schools serving Sefton on this page, including Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, Sefton Infants School, Chester Hill Public School.
- How walkable is Sefton?
- Sefton has a Walk Score of 96 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sefton?
- Sefton is close to Chester Hill, Bass Hill, Birrong, Regents Park Dc, Regents Park.
- What is the population of Sefton?
- Sefton has approximately 6,300 residents. 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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