Westgate at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
7,619
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Westgate.
The postcode for Westgate is 2048 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Westgate (2048) sits in the Inner West region of NSW.
Westgate has roughly 7,619 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Westgate scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Westgate's population at 7,619, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
7,619
Median age
36
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$417/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
7,619
Median age: 36
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Getting around
Walkability.
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Westgate.
Local schools for Westgate
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Government School Catchment
Annandale North Public School
Annandale Public School
Bridge Road School
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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 Westgate.
- What is the Westgate postcode?
- Westgate is in the 2048 postcode, in NSW, in the Inner West Council region.
- Where is Westgate?
- Westgate is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2048. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Inner West Council region.
- What is the average rent in Westgate?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $417.
- What schools are in Westgate?
- There are 20 schools serving Westgate on this page, including St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, Annandale North Public School, Annandale Public School.
- How walkable is Westgate?
- Westgate has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Westgate?
- Westgate is close to Annandale, Lilyfield, Forest Lodge, Camperdown, Leichhardt.
- What is the population of Westgate?
- The population of Westgate is approximately 7,619 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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