Dulwich Hill, NSW 2203 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dulwich Hill is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2203, home to 14,046 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Inner West local government area and roughly 8 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 14,046
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,095 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,157 /week
- Median family income
- $2,774 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Inner West
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Grayndler
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $470 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Dulwich Hill Public School
- Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design
- Yeo Park Infants School
- Lewisham Public School
- Summer Hill Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 tram stops, 31 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 9 tram stops, 160 bus stops
- Dulwich Grove Light Rail
- New Canterbury Rd Opp Dulwich Grove Light Rail
- Dulwich Grove Light Rail, New Canterbury Rd
- Arlington Light Rail
- Lewisham Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 31 cafés
- 36 restaurants
- 9 pubs and bars
- 91 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 8 supermarkets
- 42 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 8.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 86.8% of the 6,487 resolvable premises in Dulwich Hill. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 9.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.7%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 86.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 445 across postcode 2203 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 106 theft, 101 violent offences, 54 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dulwich Hill?
Dulwich Hill (NSW 2203) had 14,046 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Inner West local government area.
What is the median rent in Dulwich Hill?
The median advertised rent in Dulwich Hill is $470/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dulwich Hill?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Dulwich Hill covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dulwich Hill Public School (0.2 km), Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design (0.5 km), Yeo Park Infants School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dulwich Hill?
Dulwich Hill is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (86.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dulwich Hill?
Across postcode 2203, 445 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (106), violent (101), vehicle theft (54). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Dulwich Hill?
In Dulwich Hill, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (8.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Dulwich Hill?
173 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dulwich Hill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 tram stops, 31 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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