Considering Haberfield? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is Haberfield a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Haberfield (2045) 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
Haberfield suits established families who can comfortably clear the $2,852,500 median house price without leaning on first home buyer schemes, which do not apply here. The suburb is 81% owner-occupied, skews older at a median age of 46, and sits in the top SEIFA decile in NSW. Two primary schools average an ICSEA of 1137, which is well above the national mean. With 61 parks and 25 cafes within 1.6 km, it rewards buyers who want a quiet, walkable neighbourhood with deep roots.
Who would not love it
If you are budget-conscious, the numbers are confronting. The median house price has fallen 4.1% year-on-year and sat on the market for 69 days on average, suggesting the market is soft but not cheap. There is no secondary school in the postcode, so families with teenagers will face a commute to school regardless. The unit median of $1,770,000 rests on just six sales, making it statistically unreliable. Buyers seeking a vibrant, younger demographic will find the median age of 46 reflects a settled, quieter community.
What to verify before you bid
- The house price decline of 4.1% over the past year warrants a close look at comparable sales; confirm whether the softness is suburb-wide or concentrated in particular street types or lot sizes. - With no secondary school in the postcode, map the exact public school zoning for your intended address and check transport options for high school-aged children. - The unit median of $1,770,000 is based on only six sales, so request a full comparable sales report before treating that figure as a reliable benchmark.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Haberfield?
BOCSAR · HABERFIELD 2045
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,84012 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−65%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Inner West
Within LGA: Inner West
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT70%85 reports
ASSAULT16%19 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT14%17 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED56%
NON-DOMESTIC44%
Across 18 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 Haberfield
24
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:49 AEST
Rozelle station · 2.9 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
11.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.0pphm
1hr reading
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. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer 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 · House · All
Small sample
$1,100per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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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 · 2045
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2045. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Inner West
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Haberfield is the primary suburb with postcode 2045 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Haberfield is the main locality.
Which local government area is Haberfield in?
Haberfield (2045) is located in the Inner West local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Haberfield?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Haberfield (2045) 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 Haberfield flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Haberfield. 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 Haberfield?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Haberfield (2045), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Haberfield (2045) 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 Haberfield (2045). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Haberfield changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Haberfield (2045) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
