Sydney, NSW 2000

City of SydneyGreater SydneyAll suburbs in postcode 2000

Updated

Median house price

Too few sales for a median

Only 4 house sales were recorded in calendar 2025, too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.

Sales data as of September 2026

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Rent in Sydney

Weekly rent (house)
$1250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$1150/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2000)

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What to know about 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.

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 27°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,139 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 10 independent.

Schools in Sydney

Schools serving Sydney: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Conservatorium High School

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Catchment

Ultimo Public School

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Catchment

Fort Street Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
100/100
Transit
100/100
Bike
100/100

Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

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%
Owner occupied
24%
Renter occupied
72%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

4,448 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft1,538 (34.6%)
Assault604 (13.6%)
Drug offences388 (8.7%)
Against justice procedures340 (7.6%)
Disorderly conduct309 (6.9%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,139 mm
Hottest month, avg max
27.1°C
Coldest month, avg min
8.3°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions 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 $1250, for units it's $1150.
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, Millers Point, Haymarket.
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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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