Thinking about buying your first home in Concord (2137)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Concord is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Concord a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Concord (2137) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Concord suits established families with significant borrowing capacity or equity behind them. The median house sits at $2,950,000, well beyond first home buyer reach, but the owner-occupancy rate of 75 per cent and median age of 43 signal a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood. Public schooling is genuinely strong, with a mean ICSEA of 1083 across four local schools. The suburb carries zero bushfire risk and clean air, with a 12-month median AQI of 30.
Who would not love it
If you walk or rely on public transport for daily errands, Concord will frustrate you. A walkability score in the 38th percentile for Sydney is modest, and there are no medical services recorded within 1.6 kilometres. The median house price locks out first home buyers entirely, with no FHBAS eligibility at that level. The lifestyle grade of C- from Stickybeak's composite reflects a suburb that is comfortable but not particularly convenient on foot.
What to verify before you bid
- The amenity data shows zero medical services within 1.6 km. Confirm the nearest GP clinic and hospital before committing, particularly if you have young children or ongoing health needs. - Units have recorded 11.3 per cent year-on-year growth to $1,010,000. If you are considering a unit, scrutinise the strata records and sinking fund balance carefully given that price movement. - With 57 transport stops within 1.6 km recorded, verify which routes actually serve your commute corridor and check peak-hour frequency before assuming connectivity is strong.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Concord?
BOCSAR · CONCORD 2137
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K3,23712 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−60%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Canada Bay
Within LGA: Canada Bay
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT66%205 reports
ASSAULT21%65 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT13%42 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED45%
NON-DOMESTIC55%
Across 64 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Concord
32
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
Reading may be delayed · 00:00 AEST
Rozelle station · 5.9 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Rozelle station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 82 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$793per week
Sep 2025 · 82 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
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$780▼$13
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Burwood2134
$875▲$82
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2137
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2137. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Canada Bay
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Canada Bay postcodes, or explore the full Canada Bay suburb index.
Concord is the primary suburb with postcode 2137 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Concord is the main locality.
Which local government area is Concord in?
Concord (2137) is located in the Canada Bay local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Concord?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Concord (2137) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Concord flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Concord. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Concord?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Concord (2137), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Concord (2137) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Concord (2137). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Concord changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Concord (2137) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
