Redfern, NSW 2016 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Redfern is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2016, home to 13,072 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Sydney local government area and roughly 3 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 13,072
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,145 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,191 /week
- Median family income
- $3,263 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Sydney
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - City and Inner South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Sydney
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,811
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Inner Sydney High School
- Bourke Street Public School
- Yudi Gunyi School
- Sydney Distance Education Primary School
- Alexandria Park Community School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 train stops, 2 metro stops, 55 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 38 train stops, 4 metro stops, 10 tram stops, 186 bus stops
- Elizabeth St Before Phillip St
- Redfern Park, Elizabeth St
- Waterloo Station, Platform 2
- Redfern Station, Platform 12
- Surry Hills Light Rail
Lifestyle & amenities
- 204 cafés
- 301 restaurants
- 102 pubs and bars
- 207 parks and reserves
- 38 gyms and fitness centres
- 8 libraries
- 32 supermarkets
- 67 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), 3.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Building serves 50.1% of the 9,164 resolvable premises in Redfern. Most premises here are in apartment buildings served by fibre to the basement and existing in-building copper. Real-world speeds depend on the in-building wiring.
- Fibre to the Premises: 24.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 24.4%
- Fibre to the Building: 50.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,047 across postcode 2016 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 760 theft, 412 violent offences, 230 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Redfern?
Redfern (NSW 2016) had 13,072 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Sydney local government area.
What is the median rent in Redfern?
The median advertised rent in Redfern is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Redfern?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Redfern covering government sectors. Nearest include: Inner Sydney High School (0.6 km), Bourke Street Public School (1 km), Yudi Gunyi School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Redfern?
Redfern is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (50.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Redfern?
Across postcode 2016, 2,047 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (760), violent (412), other (230). 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 Redfern?
In Redfern, 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 (3.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Redfern?
238 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Redfern centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 55 bus stops, 2 metro stops, 9 train 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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