Suburb comparison
Abbotsford vs Five Dock: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Abbotsford commands a $924K premium on median property price over Five Dock. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Canada Bay
Abbotsford
2046
Canada Bay
Five Dock
2046
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Abbotsford | Five Dock |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Abbotsford leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
FAMILYFamily | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 4 | 4 |
FINANCEFinance Five Dock leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $3.52M | $2.60M |
| Median unit price | $1.36M | $1.10M |
| Median weekly rent | $850/wk | $850/wk |
| Annual price growth | +1.4% | +3.2%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | C+(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 48 | 48 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Abbotsford if...
- Abbotsford leads on Safety
Choose Five Dock if...
- Five Dock leads on Finance
- You want a lower entry price for a house
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Common questions
- Is Abbotsford or Five Dock more expensive?
- Abbotsford has the higher median house price ($3.52M) compared with $2.60M in Five Dock.
- Which is better for renters — Abbotsford or Five Dock?
- Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Abbotsford and $850/wk in Five Dock, making Five Dock the more affordable rental market.
- Is Abbotsford or Five Dock at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Abbotsford vs Five Dock?
- Abbotsford has 4 schools in the postcode, and Five Dock has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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