Greater Sydney suburb rankings
Every suburb we hold, sorted every way that matters — growth, money, age and how well-off the area is. Each list is built from the 2021 Census and the ABS regional population release.
Growth & people
- Fastest-growing suburbsBiggest year-on-year population gains.#1 Box Hill - Nelson · +17.4%
- Highest net migrationMost people moving in, net of those leaving.#1 Box Hill - Nelson · +3,486
- Youngest suburbsLowest median age at the 2021 Census.#1 Chippendale · 28 yrs
- Oldest suburbsHighest median age at the 2021 Census.#1 Castle Hill - East · 53 yrs
- Highest group-household suburbsHighest share of homes shared by unrelated adults.#1 Sydney (South) - Haymarket · 19.3%
- Aging fastestBiggest rise in median age since 2016.#1 Kingsford · +6.0 yrs
Housing & money
- Highest household incomesHighest median weekly household income.#1 Castle Cove - Northbridge · $3,987/wk
- Cheapest rentLowest median weekly rent right now.#1 Kingswood - Werrington · $490/wk
- Biggest rent risesSteepest year-on-year jump in median rent.No ranked suburbs yet
- Cheapest 2-bedroom rentLowest median weekly rent for a 2-bedroom home.#1 Kingswood - Werrington · $410/wk
- Most mortgagedHighest share of homes bought with a mortgage.#1 Marsden Park - Shanes Park · 68.6%
- Least mortgagedLowest share of homes with a mortgage — owned outright or rented.#1 Sydney (South) - Haymarket · 10.4%
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