Sydenham at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
1,100
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Sydenham.
The postcode for Sydenham is 2044 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Sydenham (2044) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Sydenham has roughly 1,100 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Sydenham scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sydenham's population at 1,100, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,100
Median age
36
Family households
62%
Lone person
26%
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)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$580/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
1,100
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
303
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
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sydenham.
Local schools for Sydenham
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Government School Catchment
Tempe High School
St Peters Public School
Tempe 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 Sydenham.
- What is the Sydenham postcode?
- Sydenham is in the 2044 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Sydenham?
- Sydenham is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2044. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Sydenham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $580.
- What schools are in Sydenham?
- There are 20 schools serving Sydenham on this page, including Tempe High School, St Peters Public School, Tempe Public School.
- How walkable is Sydenham?
- Sydenham has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sydenham?
- Sydenham is close to St Peters, St Peters Dc, Marrickville Metro, Tempe, Marrickville.
- What is the population of Sydenham?
- The population of Sydenham is approximately 1,100 (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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