Considering Sydenham? 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 Sydenham a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Sydenham (2044) 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
Sydenham suits established buyers who can comfortably clear $1,650,000 for a separate house, given the median household income of $2,245 a week suggests most locals carry significant mortgage weight. The SEIFA decile of 9 out of 10 reflects a relatively affluent, educated neighbourhood. With a median age of 36, 13 cafes and 38 transport options within 1.6 kilometres, and Tempe High School nearby with a mean ICSEA of 1097, it appeals to professional couples and young families prioritising inner-west access over space.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median house price sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, so you receive no stamp duty relief here. The walkability score of 50 is middling for a suburb this close to the city, and with zero medical services within 1.6 kilometres, day-to-day healthcare requires a trip. The composite Stickybeak grade of C+ and a lifestyle grade of C signal this suburb punches below its price point on liveability.
What to verify before you bid
- The safety grade is flagged as insufficient in the data. Request a full breakdown of the underlying indicators before committing, as the composite C+ grade may be masking a specific concern. - With only 19 sales recorded in the window, the $1,650,000 median and 16.9% year-on-year figure rest on a thin sample. Ask your conveyancer to pull comparable sales across a longer period. - Confirm the nearest bulk-billing GP, given zero medical amenities appear within 1.6 kilometres.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Sydenham?
BOCSAR · SYDENHAM 2044
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K27,54512 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+243%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Canterbury-Bankstown
Within LGA: Canterbury-Bankstown
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES64%136 reports
THEFT23%48 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY14%29 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED33%
NON-DOMESTIC67%
Across 27 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 Sydenham
16
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:19 AEST
Alexandria station · 3.0 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 25 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
4.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
6.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.8pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Alexandria 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 · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$955per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Marrickville2204
$720▼$235
1.6 km away
Enmore2042
$800▼$155
2.3 km away
Erskineville2043
$1,000▲$45
2.5 km away
Alexandria2015
$900▼$55
2.5 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 · 2044
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2044. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Canterbury-Bankstown
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Canterbury-Bankstown postcodes, or explore the full Canterbury-Bankstown suburb index.
Sydenham is the primary suburb with postcode 2044 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Sydenham is the main locality.
Which local government area is Sydenham in?
Sydenham (2044) is located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Sydenham?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Sydenham (2044) 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 Sydenham flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Sydenham. 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 Sydenham?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Sydenham (2044), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Sydenham (2044) 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 Sydenham (2044). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Sydenham changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Sydenham (2044) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
