Overall score
Redfern
69.7/100
Sydney
66.4/100
Redfern vs Sydney, NSW suburb comparison
Redfern for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RedfernSydney
Crime rate
Redfern
235.6 / 1k
Sydney
450.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Redfern
465
Sydney
4,006
Population
Redfern
13,072
Sydney
16,667
Metric leadRedfern 5Sydney 33 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Redfern | Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.7/100 | 66.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.1/100 | 1.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 235.6 / 1k | 450.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 22 | 20 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 343 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 465 | 4,006 |
| Planning activity | 49 | 285 |
| Population | 13,072 | 16,667 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Redfern is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Sydney is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Redfern pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Sydney is the better pick for schools and education options and public transport access.
Redfern suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Sydney is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.