Sydney at a glance
Population
27.9k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Sydney.
The postcode for Sydney is 2000 (SA).
Sydney (2000) sits in the South Australia region of South Australia.
Sydney has roughly 27,936 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sydney's population at 27,936, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
27,936
Median age
32
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$625/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$531/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
27,936
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Sydney.
Frequently asked
About Sydney.
- What is the Sydney postcode?
- Sydney is in the 2000 postcode, in SA, in the South Australia region.
- Where is Sydney?
- Sydney is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 2000, in the South Australia region.
- What is the average rent in Sydney?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $625, for units it's $531.
- What is the population of Sydney?
- The population of Sydney is approximately 27,936 (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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