Haberfield, NSW 2045 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Haberfield is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2045, home to 6,480 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Canada Bay local government area and roughly 7 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,480
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $2,761 /week
- Median personal income
- $996 /week
- Median family income
- $3,494 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- 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
- $530 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,674
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Haberfield Public School
- Dobroyd Point Public School
- Kegworth Public School
- Ashfield Boys High School
- Ashfield Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 tram stops, 37 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 train stops, 8 tram stops, 165 bus stops
- Haberfield Library, Dalhousie St
- Haberfield Shops, Dalhousie St
- Ramsay St At Yasmar Av
- Marion Light Rail
- Summer Hill Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 37 cafés
- 60 restaurants
- 14 pubs and bars
- 94 parks and reserves
- 12 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 9 supermarkets
- 40 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), 6.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 100.0% of the 2,770 resolvable premises in Haberfield. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 169 across postcode 2045 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 41 theft, 40 vehicle theft, 38 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haberfield?
Haberfield (NSW 2045) had 6,480 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Inner West local government area.
What is the median rent in Haberfield?
The median advertised rent in Haberfield is $530/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Haberfield?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Haberfield covering government sectors. Nearest include: Haberfield Public School (0.4 km), Dobroyd Point Public School (0.6 km), Kegworth Public School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Haberfield?
Haberfield is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Haberfield?
Across postcode 2045, 169 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (41), vehicle theft (40), violent (38). 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 Haberfield?
In Haberfield, 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 (6.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Haberfield?
180 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Haberfield centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 37 bus stops, 4 tram 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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