Putney
Greater Sydney · crime, rent, transit and who lives there, ranked against other suburbs.
Safety
15.6violence + property incidents per 1,000 residents
64 recorded incidents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026, 4,097 residents (Census 2021).
More recorded incidents than 59% of 581 suburbs on this map.
Violence 2 · Property 13.7 · Domestic assault 1.7 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
$780median weekly rent
Higher rent than 55% of 662 suburbs on this map.
1 bed $680 · 2 bed $800 · 3 bed $985 · House $1,040 · Flat $710
Median sale price $825,000 (DCJ).
Median age 44. 15% of households rent. 57% of families have children. (Census 2021)
Median weekly rent of new bonds (DCJ), by postcode. A neighbour may share this figure. Postcode 2112, Jun 2026 quarter.
Transit
39% within 800 m of a stop
Less of the suburb near a stop than 56% of 326 suburbs on this map.
Nearby: Kissing Point Wharf (Ferry), Meadowbank Wharf (Ferry).
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
66%born in Australia
Higher share born in Australia than 64% of 659 suburbs on this map.
Top ancestries: Australian 22%, English 22%, Chinese 15%.
Most common language other than English: Mandarin.
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.