Overall score
Redfern
54.4/100
Sydney
58.3/100
Redfern vs Sydney, NSW Suburb Comparison
Redfern for investment; Sydney 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
493
Sydney
4,123
Population
Redfern
13,072
Sydney
16,667
Metric leadRedfern 4Sydney 54 tiedacross 13 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 | 54.4/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.5/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 235.6 / 1k | 450.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 22 | 20 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 343 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 493 | 4,123 |
| Planning activity | 61 | 358 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 14.2% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Sydney is the better pick for public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Redfern, while Sydney remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.