Ultimo, NSW 2007 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ultimo is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2007, home to 7,410 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Sydney local government area and roughly 2 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,410
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $1,805 /week
- Median personal income
- $772 /week
- Median family income
- $2,197 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.2
- 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
- $2,500
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Glebe Public School
- Ultimo Public School
- Inner Sydney High School
- Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus
- Darlington Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 tram stops, 42 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 44 train stops, 4 metro stops, 28 tram stops, 162 bus stops
- Broadway Shopping Centre, Broadway
- Broadway At Buckland St
- Paddy's Markets Light Rail
- Central Station, Platform 1
- Central Station, Platform 26
Lifestyle & amenities
- 286 cafés
- 450 restaurants
- 143 pubs and bars
- 235 parks and reserves
- 33 gyms and fitness centres
- 9 libraries
- 31 supermarkets
- 61 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), 2.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Building serves 77.2% of the 7,289 resolvable premises in Ultimo. 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: 17.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 5.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 77.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 779 across postcode 2007 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 317 theft, 125 violent offences, 123 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ultimo?
Ultimo (NSW 2007) had 7,410 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Sydney local government area.
What is the median rent in Ultimo?
The median advertised rent in Ultimo is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ultimo?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Ultimo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Glebe Public School (0.5 km), Ultimo Public School (0.6 km), Inner Sydney High School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ultimo?
Ultimo is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (77.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ultimo?
Across postcode 2007, 779 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (317), violent (125), vehicle theft (123). 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 Ultimo?
In Ultimo, 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 (2.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Ultimo?
238 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ultimo centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 42 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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