Thinking about buying your first home in Randwick (2031)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Randwick 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 Randwick a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Randwick (2031) 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
Randwick suits established professionals and couples who can comfortably absorb a $1,205,000 entry point for a unit, or the $3,670,000 median for a house. The walkability score of 95 and 109 cafes within 1.6 kilometres reward people who want to live on foot. Public school quality is solid, with a mean ICSEA of 1101 across the postcode. At 36, the median age reflects a neighbourhood of working adults rather than retirees, and the amenity density is genuinely hard to match.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are effectively locked out at both price points, and the scheme offers no relief at the house median. With 68% of dwellings being flats and a 51% renter share, the ownership culture is thin, which can affect strata dynamics and building upkeep. The composite Stickybeak grade of C+ and a financial grade of C- signal that you are paying a significant premium relative to what the fundamentals justify. The safe grade of insufficient is a real concern that warrants direct investigation.
What to verify before you bid
- The "safe insufficient" Stickybeak grade has no detail in the data block. Request the underlying breakdown covering crime, traffic, and any coastal or drainage flood overlays before proceeding. - Strata records for any unit shortlisted: with 68% of stock being flats and a high renter share, check the sinking fund balance and outstanding special levies carefully. - School zoning: the postcode contains only one secondary school. Confirm your specific address falls within the catchment if that school is part of your decision.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Randwick?
BOCSAR · RANDWICK 2031
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K4,81312 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−40%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Randwick
Within LGA: Randwick
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT63%598 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES22%213 reports
ASSAULT15%139 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED35%
NON-DOMESTIC65%
Across 135 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 Randwick
34
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
Reading may be delayed · 00:00 AEST
Randwick station · 1.6 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Randwick 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 389 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
$875per week
Sep 2025 · 389 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Coogee2034
$935▲$60
1.0 km away
Bronte2024
$968▲$93
2.0 km away
Kingsford2032
$875
2.1 km away
Kensington2033
$850▼$25
2.4 km away
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 · 2031
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2031. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Randwick
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Randwick is the primary suburb with postcode 2031 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Randwick is the main locality.
Which local government area is Randwick in?
Randwick (2031) is located in the Randwick local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Randwick?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Randwick (2031) 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 Randwick flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Randwick. 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 Randwick?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Randwick (2031), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Randwick (2031) 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 Randwick (2031). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Randwick changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Randwick (2031) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
