Mortlake, NSW 2137 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mortlake is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2137, home to 1,954 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Canada Bay local government area and roughly 10 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,954
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $2,347 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,321 /week
- Median family income
- $2,886 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Canada Bay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Reid
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $560 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,033
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Concord Public School
- Mortlake Public School
- Concord High School
- Strathfield North Public School
- Lucas Gardens School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 42 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 3 train stops, 126 bus stops
- Majors Bay Rd At Gallipoli St
- Concord Shops, Majors Bay Rd
- Concord Shops, Wellbank St
- Rothwell Park, Majors Bay Rd
- North Strathfield Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 13 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 41 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 13 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), 9.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 55.3% of the 1,323 resolvable premises in Mortlake. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 55.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 20.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 24.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 766 across postcode 2137 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 197 theft, 170 violent offences, 132 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mortlake?
Mortlake (NSW 2137) had 1,954 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Canada Bay local government area.
What is the median rent in Mortlake?
The median advertised rent in Mortlake is $560/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mortlake?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mortlake covering government sectors. Nearest include: Concord Public School (0.7 km), Mortlake Public School (0.9 km), Concord High School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mortlake?
Mortlake is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (55.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mortlake?
Across postcode 2137, 766 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (197), violent (170), other (132). 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 Mortlake?
In Mortlake, 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 (9.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Mortlake?
129 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mortlake centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 42 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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