Sydney South at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
27.9k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Sydney South.
The postcode for Sydney South is 2000 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Sydney South (2000) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Sydney South has roughly 27,936 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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What it’s like to live here.
Sydney South 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 South'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
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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
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At a deeper level
27,936
Median age: 32
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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 South.
Local schools for Sydney South
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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 South.
- What is the Sydney South postcode?
- Sydney South is in the 2000 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Sydney South?
- Sydney South 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 South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $625, for units it's $531.
- What schools are in Sydney South?
- There are 20 schools serving Sydney South on this page, including Macquarie Grammar School, St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School, St Andrew's Cathedral School.
- How walkable is Sydney South?
- Sydney South has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sydney South?
- Sydney South is close to Sydney, Darling Harbour, Barangaroo, Parliament House, Millers Point.
- What is the population of Sydney South?
- The population of Sydney South 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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