Ranked list · Sydney · 2026

Best Sydney suburbs for families in 2026

The top 25 Sydney suburbs for families, ranked by school quality, walkability, childcare NQS rating, crash safety, and air quality. Government-sourced, no advertising.

Last reviewed May 2026

Ranked using the Stickybeak composite grade methodology. Read the full methodology

1. 1
   Erskineville 2043
   B
2. 2
   Woollahra 2025
   B
3. 3
   The Rocks 2000
   C+
4. 4
   Summer Hill 2130
   B
5. 5
   Sydney 2000
   C+
6. 6
   Cammeray 2062
   B
7. 7
   Balgowlah Heights 2093
   C+
8. 8
   Paddington 2021
   B
9. 9
   Haymarket 2000
   C+
10. 10
    Darlinghurst 2010
    C+
11. 11
    Fairlight 2094
    B
12. 12
    Surry Hills 2010
    C+
13. 13
    Clontarf 2093
    C+
14. 14
    Neutral Bay 2089
    B
15. 15
    Drummoyne 2047
    B
16. 16
    Balgowlah 2093
    C+
17. 17
    Pymble 2073
    B-
18. 18
    Seaforth 2092
    B-
19. 19
    Annandale 2038
    B
20. 20
    Redfern 2016
    C+
21. 21
    Cherrybrook 2126
    B-
22. 22
    Rushcutters Bay 2011
    B
23. 23
    Newtown 2042
    B
24. 24
    Enmore 2042
    B
25. 25
    Ultimo 2007
    B

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