Thinking about buying your first home in Zetland (2017)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Zetland 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 Zetland a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Zetland (2017) 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
Zetland suits young professionals buying their first or second apartment. The median unit price of $1,040,000 is steep but realistic for a couple on combined incomes, and the suburb's walkability score of 95 puts it in the 90th percentile across Sydney, meaning a car is genuinely optional. With a median age of 30 and 156 cafes within 1.6 kilometres, the demographic fit is clear. There is one local primary school with an ICSEA of 1006, which is close to the national average.
Who would not love it
Families wanting a house will find nothing here. Separate houses make up 0% of the dwelling stock, and 93% of properties are apartments. The owner-occupier rate of just 27% means most of your neighbours are renters, which affects building culture and strata engagement. The median house price of $2,330,000 is also falling, down 1.6% year-on-year on only 13 sales, so that thin market deserves caution. First home buyers are not eligible for the stamp duty concession at either price point.
What to verify before you bid
- Strata records are critical here. With 93% of stock in apartments and a 71% renter share, request the last two years of AGM minutes and the capital works fund balance before you bid. - The "safe insufficient" Stickybeak grade warrants a specific check. Confirm the building's cladding compliance status and fire safety orders with the City of Sydney council. - Confirm your target building's NCAT and by-law history, as high-renter complexes carry elevated dispute rates.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Zetland?
BOCSAR · ZETLAND 2017
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K5,79912 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−28%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Trend unavailableCity of Sydney
Within LGA: City of Sydney
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT78%437 reports
ASSAULT13%75 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT8%46 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED71%
NON-DOMESTIC29%
Across 73 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 Zetland
16
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:21 AEST
Alexandria station · 0.9 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. Based on 882 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
$1,130per week
Sep 2025 · 882 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Redfern2016
$945▼$185
1.2 km away
Alexandria2015
$900▼$230
1.5 km away
Kensington2033
$850▼$280
1.8 km away
Chippendale2008
$1,190▲$60
1.9 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 · 2017
What’s in the pipeline
Development applications (DAs) lodged, assessed, or approved in Zetland over the past 12 months. Pipeline data from the NSW Planning Portal. Proposed developments may not proceed.
Active applications19
lodged or under assessment
Proposed dwellings48
0.5% of existing households
Declared value$42M
total estimated cost of works, where reported
Residential share52.0%
of active applications
24-month DA trajectory
DA volume down roughly 37% on the prior 12 months.
Zetland has a modest pipeline relative to its existing housing stock.
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Also in City of Sydney
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other City of Sydney postcodes, or explore the full City of Sydney suburb index.
Zetland is the primary suburb with postcode 2017 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Zetland is the main locality.
Which local government area is Zetland in?
Zetland (2017) is located in the City of Sydney local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Zetland?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Zetland (2017) 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 Zetland flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Zetland. 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 Zetland?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Zetland (2017), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Zetland (2017) 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 Zetland (2017). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Zetland changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Zetland (2017) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
