Petersham

26.1violence + property incidents per 1,000 residents

214 recorded incidents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026, 8,200 residents (Census 2021).

More recorded incidents than 85% of 581 suburbs on this map.

Violence 7.3 · Property 18.8 · Domestic assault 2.9 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.

$725median weekly rent

Lower rent than 59% of 662 suburbs on this map.

1 bed $600 · 2 bed $790 · 3 bed $1,075 · House $1,088 · Flat $675

Median sale price $1,248,000 (DCJ).

Median age 36. 51% of households rent. 30% of families have children. (Census 2021)

Median weekly rent of new bonds (DCJ), by postcode. A neighbour may share this figure. Postcode 2049, Jun 2026 quarter.

100% within 800 m of a stop

More of the suburb near a stop than 96% of 326 suburbs on this map.

Nearby: Lewisham Station (Rail), Petersham Station (Rail), Stanmore Station (Rail), Lewisham West Light Rail (Light rail), Taverners Hill Light Rail (Light rail).

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.

67%born in Australia

Higher share born in Australia than 66% of 659 suburbs on this map.

Top ancestries: English 33%, Australian 27%, Irish 15%.

Most common language other than English: Portuguese.

Ancestry is Census 2021. People can report more than one origin. This is not a judgement of the suburb.