Sydney at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
16.7k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Sydney.
The postcode for Sydney is 2000 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Sydney (2000) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Sydney has roughly 16,667 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Sydney 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 10 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sydney's population at 16,667, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (24% own, 72% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
16,667
Median age
32
Family households
49%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$625/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
24%
Renter occupied
72%
At a deeper level
16,667
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8,658
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
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sydney.
Local schools for Sydney
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Conservatorium High School
Ultimo Public School
Fort 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 Sydney.
- What is the Sydney postcode?
- Sydney is in the 2000 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Sydney?
- Sydney is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2000. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Sydney?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $625, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Sydney?
- There are 20 schools serving Sydney on this page, including Macquarie Grammar School, St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School, St Andrew's Cathedral School.
- How walkable is Sydney?
- Sydney has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sydney?
- Sydney is close to Sydney South, Darling Harbour, Barangaroo, Parliament House, Millers Point.
- What is the population of Sydney?
- The population of Sydney is approximately 16,667 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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