Sydney Inner West Suburb Rankings
Live, sortable spreadsheet of every Inner West Sydney suburb and their current rankings as well as population, postcodes, and demographics. Sort by any column such as Affordability, Safety, Pet Friendliness and more to find the best suburb for you!
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| Name | Suburb Name | Region | Population (rounded)* | Postcode | Ethnic Breakdown | Median House Price | Median House Rent (per week) | Median Apartment Price | Median Apartment Rent (per week) | Public Housing % | Time to CBD (Public Transport) [Town Hall St] | Time to CBD (Driving) [Town Hall St] | Nearest Train Station | Highlights/Attractions | Ideal for | Traffic | Public Transport | Affordability (Rental) | Affordability (Buying) | Nature | Noise | Things to See/Do | Family-Friendliness | Pet Friendliness | Safety | Overall Rating | Review Link |
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| Dulwich Hill | Dulwich Hill, NSW | Inner West | 14,500 | 2203 | English 19.4%, Australian 16.4%, Irish 9.5%, Scottish 6.2%, Greek 5.2% | $1,500,000.00 | $725.00 | $720,000.00 | $475.00 | 2.00% | 20 minutes | 20 minutes | Dulwich Hill | Jack Shanahan Reserve, heritage homes, boutique cafes | Professionals, families, retirees | 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6.9 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/dulwich-hill |
| Concord | Concord, NSW | Inner West | 15,000 | 2137 | Italian 17.7%, English 14.7%, Australian 14.0%, Chinese 9.5%, Irish 7.4% | $1,800,000.00 | $750.00 | $995,000.00 | $500.00 | 3.00% | 40 minutes | 30 minutes | Concord West | Golf courses, multiple parks & ovals, Concord Museum & City of Canada Bay Museum | Families, professionals, retirees | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6.7 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/concord |
| Summer Hill | Summer Hill, NSW | Inner West | 7,750 | 2130 | English 20.3%, Australian 16.3%, Irish 9.7%, Chinese 7.5%, Scottish 6.8% | $1,700,000.00 | $770.00 | $770,000.00 | $475.00 | 1.00% | 30 minutes | 20 minutes | Summer Hill | Nice home architecture; main dining strip | Small families, professionals | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6.7 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/summer-hill |
| Croydon | Croydon, NSW | Inner West | 11,000 | 2132 | Chinese 16.6%, English 14.4%, Australian 14.0%, Italian 8.2%, Irish 7.3% | $1,400,000.00 | $690.00 | $760,000.00 | $480.00 | 3.00% | 22 minutes | 20 minutes | Croydon | Wangal Park, boutique cafes & dining | Families, small families, retirees | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6.6 | |
| Drummoyne | Drummoyne, NSW | Inner West | 12,500 | 2047 | English 21.7%, Australian 17.6%, Irish 10.0%, Italian 7.3%, Scottish 6.7% | $1,950,000.00 | $830.00 | $1,050,000.00 | $610.00 | 1.00% | 15 minutes | 12 minutes | Drummoyne Wharf (ferry) | Birkenhead Point, Drummoyne Oval, water views, some gorgeous homes | Professionals, families, retirees | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6.3 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/drummoyne |
| Annandale | Annandale, NSW | Inner West | 10,000 | 2038 | English 24.9%, Australian 20.0%, Irish 10.8%, Scottish 7.5%, Italian 4.0% | $1,650,000.00 | $800.00 | $850,000.00 | $500.00 | 2.00% | 20 minutes | 12 minutes | Rozelle Bay (Light Rail) | Historic houses, Annandale Hotel, Annandale Galleries | Retirees, professionals, families | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6.1 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/annandale |
| Lilyfield | Lilyfield, NSW | Inner West | 8,000 | 2040 | English 24.7%, Australian 20.8%, Irish 11.0%, Scottish 7.3%, Italian 5.6% | $1,700,000.00 | $835.00 | $930,000.00 | $530.00 | 11.00% | 25 minutes | 10 minutes | Lilyfield (light rail) | Numerous excellent parks, waterfront areas, Le Montage | Professionals, small families, families | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6.1 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/lilyfield |
| Rozelle | Rozelle, NSW | Inner West | 9,000 | 2039 | English 26.6%, Australian 18.7%, Irish 11.4%, Scottish 7.9%, Chinese 3.0% | $1,700,000.00 | $815.00 | $1,150,000.00 | $595.00 | 2.00% | 15 minutes | 10 minutes | Bay Run, Rozelle Markets, waterfront parklands | Families, small families, professionals | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6.1 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/rozelle | |
| Balmain | Balmain, NSW | Inner West | 10,500 | 2041 | English 23.4%, Australian 17.3%, Irish 7.8%, Scottish 6.0%, Chinese 3.3% | $1,900,000.00 | $890.00 | $1,000,000.00 | $650.00 | 6.00% | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | Rozelle Bay (Light Rail), Balmain East Wharf | Thornton Park, Balmain Market, Misc. historic buildings | Retirees, professionals, smaller families | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/balmain |
| Five Dock | Five Dock, NSW | Inner West | 10,000 | 2046 | Italian 18.9%, Australian 16.1%, English 15.8%, Irish 7.7%, Chinese 5.8% | $1,700,000.00 | $760.00 | $845,000.00 | $590.00 | 5.00% | 40 minutes | 20 minutes | Burwood | Five Dock Park | Professionals, families, small families, retirees | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5.8 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/five-dock |
| Leichhardt | Leichhardt, NSW | Inner West | 15,000 | 2040 | English 23.1%, Australian 18.3%, Irish 10.6%, Italian 7.2%, Scottish 6.9% | $1,450,000.00 | $770.00 | $875,000.00 | $560.00 | 3.00% | 25 minutes | 15 minutes | Leichhardt North (light rail) | Pioneers Memorial Park, Italian dining, historic architecture | Young professionals, professionals, small families | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5.8 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/leichhardt |
| Lewisham | Lewisham, NSW | Inner West | 3,250 | 2049 | English 22.3%, Australian 18.7%, Irish 10.9%, Scottish 7.0%, Chinese 4.2% | $1,400,000.00 | $760.00 | $775,000.00 | $510.00 | 1.00% | 20 minutes | 20 minutes | Lewisham | Morton Park | Professionals, small families, retirees | 4 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 5.8 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/lewisham |
| Homebush | Homebush, NSW | Inner West | 7,500 | 2140 | Chinese 16.8%, Indian 15.7%, Korean 9.0%, English 8.4%, Australian 7.0% | $1,700,000.00 | $640.00 | $650,000.00 | $520.00 | 2.00% | 30 minutes | 25 minutes | Homebush | DFO Homebush, sporting fields, cycling tracks | Small families, families, retirees, professionals | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5.7 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/homebush |
| Marrickville | Marrickville, NSW | Inner West | 28,000 | 2204 | English 18.1%, Australian 15.3%, Irish 8.8%, Greek 6.6%, Scottish 5.6% | $1,400,000.00 | $750.00 | $740,000.00 | $500.00 | 5.00% | 20 minutes | 35 minutes | Marrickville | Batch Brewing Co, Organic Foods & Farmers Market, Marrickville Metro | Young professionals, small families | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/marrickville |
| Earlwood | Earlwood, NSW | Inner West | 18,500 | 2206 | Greek 18.0%, Australian 12.5%, English 12.1%, Italian 7.2%, Lebanese 5.9% | $1,400,000.00 | $690.00 | $775,000.00 | $515.00 | 1.00% | 45 minutes | 25 minutes | Bardwell Park | Gough Whitlam Park | Families, small families, retirees | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5.6 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/earlwood |
| Rhodes | Rhodes, NSW | Inner West | 12,000 | 2138 | Chinese 44.5%, Korean 11.1%, English 7.1%, Indian 5.1%, Australian 4.3% | $2,500,000.00 | $645.00 | $850,000.00 | $630.00 | 1.00% | 30 minutes | 25 minutes | Rhodes | Kokoda Park & cafe, Rhodes Waterside, Brays Bay Reserve | Professionals, young professionals, university students, small families | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5.4 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/rhodes |
| Ashfield | Ashfield, NSW | Inner West | 25,000 | 2131 | Chinese 19.0%, English 12.7%, Australian 10.6%, Nepalese 6.0%, Irish 5.9% | $1,500,000.00 | $650.00 | $670,000.00 | $480.00 | 1.00% | 20 minutes | 20 minutes | Ashfield | Ashfield Park, Asian dining | Young professionals, professionals | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5.3 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/ashfield |
| Newtown | Newtown, NSW | Inner West | 16,000 | 2042 | English 23.7%, Australian 16.8%, Irish 11.2%, Scottish 7.5%, Chinese 4.7% | $1,400,000.00 | $795.00 | $690,000.00 | $490.00 | 4.00% | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | Newtown | King Street bars & dining, | University students, young professionals | 3 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 5.3 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/newtown |
| Strathfield | Strathfield, NSW | Inner West | 26,500 | 2135 | Chinese 19.6%, Indian 10.0%, Korean 9.9%, English 7.4%, Australian 6.9% | $2,400,000.00 | $750.00 | $690,000.00 | $535.00 | 2.00% | 35 minutes | 30 minutes | Strathfield | Korean dining, Strathfield Park | Professionals, families | 5 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5.3 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/strathfield |
| Camperdown | Camperdown, NSW | Inner West | 11,000 | 2050 | English 21.0%, Australian 15.8%, Chinese 11.5%, Irish 9.9%, Scottish 6.9% | $1,300,000.00 | $785.00 | $760,000.00 | $620.00 | 4.00% | 20 minutes | 15 minutes | Macdonaldtown | University of Sydney, Camperdown Memorial Rest Park, Victoria Park | University students, young professionals, small families | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5.2 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/camperdown |
| St Peters | St Peters, NSW | Inner West | 3,250 | 2044 | English 23.4%, Australian 17.5%, Irish 10.5%, Scottish 6.5%, Chinese 4.2% | $1,250,000.00 | $770.00 | $890,000.00 | $650.00 | 0.00% | 15 minutes | 25 minutes | St. Peters | Sydney Park, street art & murals | Young professionals, small families | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5.2 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/st-peters |
| Stanmore | Stanmore, NSW | Inner West | 8,000 | 2048 | English 21.8%, Australian 17.9%, Irish 11.2%, Scottish 7.6%, Italian 4.3% | $1,550,000.00 | $855.00 | $755,000.00 | $490.00 | 2.00% | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | Stanmore | Heritage architecture | Professionals, small families, retirees | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 5.2 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/stanmore |
| Burwood | Burwood, NSW | Inner West | 16,500 | 2134 | Chinese 45.1%, English 7.0%, Australian 5.3%, Indian 3.9%, Korean 3.7% | $1,900,000.00 | $700.00 | $810,000.00 | $580.00 | 3.00% | 15 minutes | 25 minutes | Burwood | Burwood Westfield, Burwood Park | University students, professionals, small families | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5.1 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/burwood |
| Glebe | Glebe, NSW | Inner West | 12,000 | 2037 | English 22.0%, Australian 16.0%, Irish 10.4%, Scottish 7.0%, Chinese 5.9% | $1,700,000.00 | $875.00 | $810,000.00 | $570.00 | 19.00% | 20 minutes | 12 minutes | Glebe (light rail) | Glebe Markets, Glebe Foreshore Walk, pubs/bars | University students, young professionals, retirees | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | https://sydneysuburbreviews.com/glebe |
| Petersham | Petersham, NSW | Inner West | 8,500 | 2049 | English 22.4%, Australian 17.7%, Irish 11.1%, Scottish 7.1%, Italian 3.8% | $1,500,000.00 | $760.00 | $750,000.00 | $460.00 | 3.00% | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | Petersham | White Cockatoo Hotel | Small families, professionals | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4.9 | |
| Abbotsford | Abbotsford, NSW | Inner West | 5,500 | 2046 | English 18.9%, Australian 16.6%, Italian 14.1%, Irish 8.9%, Chinese 5.7% | $2,200,000.00 | $900.00 | $1,100,000.00 | $620.00 | 8.00% | 30 minutes | 15 minutes | N/A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Ashbury | Ashbury, NSW | Inner West | 3,500 | 2193 | Australian 17.6%, English 14.9%, Italian 13.1%, Greek 8.4%, Irish 7.5% | $1,450,000.00 | $750.00 | 0.00% | 40 minutes | 20 minutes | Campsie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Birchgrove | Birchgrove, NSW | Inner West | 3,500 | 2041 | English 30.7%, Australian 18.3%, Irish 12.8%, Scottish 8.8%, German 3.1% | $2,000,000.00 | $950.00 | $1,300,000.00 | $625.00 | 0.00% | 20 minutes | 12 minutes | Rozelle Bay (Light Rail), Balmain Wharf | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Breakfast Point | Breakfast Point, NSW | Inner West | 4,250 | 2137 | English 18.0%, Chinese 15.2%, Australian 13.9%, Irish 8.0%, Italian 6.9% | $1,100,000.00 | $690.00 | 0.00% | 55 minutes | 25 minutes | N/A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Cabarita | Cabarita, NSW | Inner West | 2,000 | 2137 | English 20.5%, Australian 13.9%, Chinese 11.5%, Italian 10.4%, Irish 9.3% | $2,500,000.00 | $920.00 | $1,700,000.00 | $890.00 | 1.00% | 45 minutes | 25 minutes | North Strathfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Chiswick | Chiswick, NSW | Inner West | 3,000 | 2046 | English 17.6%, Australian 14.8%, Italian 11.7%, Chinese 8.4%, Irish 8.3% | $1,300.00 | $870,000.00 | $600.00 | 1.00% | 30 minutes | 15 minutes | N/A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Enfield | Enfield, NSW | Inner West | 3,000 | 2136 | English 18.4%, Australian 17.0%, Vietnamese 6.5%, Indian 5.3%, Chinese 4.8% | $1,250,000.00 | $600.00 | $635,000.00 | $470.00 | 4.00% | 45 minutes | 25 minutes | Croydon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Enmore | Enmore, NSW | Inner West | 4,000 | 2042 | English 23.2%, Australian 18.0%, Irish 10.6%, Scottish 7.9%, Chinese 3.4% | $1,400,000.00 | $845.00 | $650,000.00 | $440.00 | 1.00% | 30 minutes | 20 minutes | Stanmore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Forest Lodge | Forest Lodge, NSW | Inner West | 4,750 | 2037 | English 20.8%, Australian 15.5%, Chinese 12.9%, Irish 9.2%, Scottish 6.4% | $1,700,000.00 | $950.00 | $880,000.00 | $610.00 | 6.00% | 25 minutes | 12 minutes | Glebe (light rail) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Haberfield | Haberfield, NSW | Inner West | 6,750 | 2045 | Italian 24.0%, Australian 18.2%, English 17.8%, Irish 9.2%, Scottish 5.4% | $2,100,000.00 | $800.00 | $450.00 | 2.00% | 30 minutes | 15 minutes | Summer Hill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Hurlstone Park | Hurlstone Park, NSW | Inner West | 4,750 | 2193 | English 16.1%, Australian 14.7%, Irish 8.9%, Greek 8.4%, Chinese 5.3% | $1,500,000.00 | $680.00 | $715,000.00 | $480.00 | 2.00% | 20 minutes | 25 minutes | Hurlstone Park | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Mortlake | Mortlake, NSW | Inner West | 1,100 | 2137 | English 17.0%, Australian 14.3%, Chinese 12.1%, Italian 8.0%, Irish 7.0% | $650.00 | $850,000.00 | $590.00 | 1.00% | 40 minutes | 25 minutes | North Strathfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Rodd Point | Rodd Point, NSW | Inner West | 1,500 | 2046 | Italian 19.9%, English 17.8%, Australian 17.1%, Chinese 7.6%, Irish 6.9% | $1,950,000.00 | $865.00 | 0.00% | 35 minutes | 15 minutes | Ashfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Russell Lea | Russell Lea, NSW | Inner West | 5,250 | 2560 | Australian 19.0%, English 17.8%, Italian 17.2%, Irish 9.0%, Scottish 5.4% | $1,850,000.00 | $880.00 | $810,000.00 | $530.00 | 5.00% | 30 minutes | 15 minutes | N/A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Sydenham | Sydenham, NSW | Inner West | 1,250 | 2044 | Australian 12.5%, English 12.5%, Indian 8.4%, Italian 7.4%, Maltese 5.0% | $1,150,000.00 | $740.00 | $470.00 | 0.00% | 15 minutes | 20 minutes | Sydenham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Tempe | Tempe, NSW | Inner West | 4,000 | 2044 | English 19.5%, Australian 17.4%, Irish 9.0%, Chinese 5.8%, Scottish 5.6% | $1,200,000.00 | $700.00 | $740,000.00 | $470.00 | 1.00% | 15 minutes | 20 minutes | Tempe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Wareemba | Wareemba, NSW | Inner West | 1,600 | 2046 | Italian 22.6%, Australian 19.1%, English 18.9%, Irish 9.9%, Scottish 4.5% | $1,850,000.00 | $750.00 | $600.00 | 1.00% | 30 minutes | 20 minutes | N/A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Wentworth Point | Wentworth Point, NSW | Inner West | 7,000 | 2127 | Chinese 18.4%, English 12.4%, Australian 9.1%, Korean 7.6%, Irish 4.3% | $820,000.00 | $560.00 | $670,000.00 | $530.00 | 0.00% | 45 minutes | 25 minutes | Rhodes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |