Redfern

66.9violence + property incidents per 1,000 residents

874 recorded incidents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026, 13,072 residents (Census 2021).

More recorded incidents than 99% of 581 suburbs on this map.

Violence 20.8 · Property 46.1 · Domestic assault 5.8 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.

$795median weekly rent

Higher rent than 57% of 662 suburbs on this map.

1 bed $779 · 2 bed $975 · 3 bed $1,300 · House $1,050 · Flat $785

Median sale price $1,335,000 (DCJ).

Median age 36. 62% of households rent. 16% of families have children. (Census 2021)

Median weekly rent of new bonds (DCJ), by postcode. A neighbour may share this figure. Postcode 2016, Jun 2026 quarter.

93% within 800 m of a stop

More of the suburb near a stop than 83% of 326 suburbs on this map.

Nearby: Central Station (Metro), Waterloo Station (Metro), Redfern Station (Rail), Central Chalmers Street Light Rail (Light rail), Moore Park Light Rail (Light rail), Surry Hills 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.

52%born in Australia

Lower share born in Australia than 73% of 659 suburbs on this map.

Top ancestries: English 28%, Australian 20%, Irish 12%.

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.