Monterey
Greater Sydney · crime, rent, transit and who lives there, ranked against other suburbs.
Safety
9.3violence + property incidents per 1,000 residents
43 recorded incidents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026, 4,619 residents (Census 2021).
Fewer recorded incidents than 68% of 581 suburbs on this map.
Violence 1.3 · Property 8 · Domestic assault 2.6 per 1,000 residents.
Ranked on this map by recorded incidents per 1,000 residents. Not an official BOCSAR score and not a live risk score.
Rates divide by Census 2021 residents. Suburbs that have grown since 2021, or that draw many visitors or workers, read higher than a resident would feel.
Housing
$750median weekly rent
Lower rent than 51% of 662 suburbs on this map.
1 bed $610 · 2 bed $755 · 3 bed $900 · House $900 · Flat $700
Median sale price $856,000 (DCJ).
Median age 44. 31% of households rent. 44% of families have children. (Census 2021)
Median weekly rent of new bonds (DCJ), by postcode. A neighbour may share this figure. Postcode 2217, Jun 2026 quarter.
Transit
No rail, metro, light rail or ferry stop within 800 m
Share of this suburb within 800 m of a TfNSW rail, metro, light rail or ferry stop. A station in the next suburb still counts. Not a trip planner.
Bus is not included. Areas served mainly by bus, such as the Northern Beaches, read lighter than they ride.
Backgrounds
57%born in Australia
Lower share born in Australia than 61% of 659 suburbs on this map.
Top ancestries: Greek 22%, Australian 14%, English 13%.
Most common language other than English: Greek.
Ancestry is Census 2021. People can report more than one origin. This is not a judgement of the suburb.
Independent map, not affiliated with ABS, BOCSAR, DCJ or TfNSW. Sources and licences.