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Sydney NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sydney, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Sydney NSW is 16,667 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sydney is $971 per week ($50,492 per year). Median rent in Sydney is $600 per week ($2,600 per month). Sydney has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Sydney has a population density of 5669.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Sydney is Indonesia. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sydney is $2,691.
There were 1,974 recorded offences in Sydney in 2025-26, a rate of 118 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (763 offences).
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Sydney Population
Sydney Median Income & Rent
Sydney Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Sydney Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Sydney Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Sydney Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Sydney Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Sydney Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Sydney Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Sydney Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Sydney Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Sydney Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Sydney Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Sydney Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Sydney Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Sydney Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Sydney Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Sydney School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Sydney Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Sydney Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Sydney Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Sydney How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Sydney Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Sydney Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Sydney Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Sydney Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Sydney Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Sydney Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Sydney Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Sydney Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Sydney Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Sydney Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Sydney When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Sydney Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Sydney Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Sydney Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Sydney Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Sydney Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1,974 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Sydney Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sydney
What is the population of Sydney NSW?
The population of Sydney NSW is 16,667 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5669.8 people per km².Sydney is ranked #220 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Sydney?
The median personal income in Sydney NSW is $971 per week, or $50,492 per year.The median household income is $2,227 per week.Family income is $2,342 per week.Sydney is ranked #1,423 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Sydney?
Median rent in Sydney NSW is $600 per week ($2,600 per month).Rent represents 26.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Sydney ranks #202 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Sydney?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sydney NSW is $2,691. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Sydney?
The median age in Sydney NSW is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Sydney a good suburb to live in?
Sydney is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 16,667.The median income is $971/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13730. All dollar figures in AUD.