Sydney vs Haymarket

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sydney (1100) sits above Haymarket (1065).

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Sydney and Haymarket side by side

MeasureSydneyHaymarket
Renting
House rent$1250/wk$1250/wk
Unit rent$1150/wk$1150/wk
Owner occupied24.0%20.0%
Renter occupied72.0%76.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11001065
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score100100
Bike score100100
Population16,6678,305
Median age3230
Climate
Annual rainfall1139 mm1101 mm
Mean max, January27.1°C27.1°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Sydney edges out on average school ICSEA (1100 vs 1065).

Sydney vs Haymarket: common questions

Does Sydney or Haymarket have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sydney scores 1100 vs 1065 in Haymarket. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.