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NSW · Sydney Council
Zetland, 2017
Est. population · Jun 2025
14,828
Growth (1 yr)
+4.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+16.8%
Median age
30
Median income
$2,192/wk
Employment rate
67.8%
Languages at home
52.4%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Zetland hums with inner-city energy, a established suburb where there is always something happening nearby. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with schools and childcare nearby. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.
There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Reported crime has been rising recently.
Against similar metro suburbs, local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with growth momentum less decisive.
At a glance
Zetland snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$1,100/wk
Houses $1,250 · Units $1,100
Population (ERP)
14,828
+4.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
15.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#80
among Metro Sydney · Growth area
Safety
65th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
98th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
83rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 58.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 17% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1214th in Australia
- State rank
- 358th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #80 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #267 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $1,100
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,250
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $1,100
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 2,253
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
14,828(June 2025)
+4.8% annual · +16.8% over 5 years · 98th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +4.8%
- 5-year growth
- +16.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +676
- Change in 5 years
- +2,136
- Growth rank in NSW
- 98th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~23,500), extrapolated at +9.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 12,622
- Median age
- 30
- Median household income / week
- $2,192
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 1,101 of 7,161
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,642
- Employment rate
- 67.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 21 / 419 / 5,597
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,328
- Against the person
- 301
- Against property
- 661
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 89.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 42 residents
- State safety percentile
- 64.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +14.7%
Most common offence types
- Fraud217
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment216
- Malicious Damage To Property238
- Other Theft219
- Steal From Dwelling270
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 14
- Median school ICSEA (14 schools)
- 1,097.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 83th
School list
- Green Square Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1122 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 75% · 107 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Yudi Gunyi SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 890 · 9th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 29 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 938 · 20th percentile · LBOTE 78% · 76 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1112 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 69% · 150 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1083 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 59% · 702 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1145 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 62% · 412 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Alexandria Park Community SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 1052 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 1,313 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Kensington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 69% · 381 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Central Sydney Intensive English High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1037 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 100% · 142 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Redfern Jarjum CollegeSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 667 · 1th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 25 students · Top SEA quarter 0% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Waranara Early Education CentreGreen Square Community & Cultural Precinctchildcare
- Zetland Children's Early Learning CentreBindon Placechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
36 public transport stops in this suburb
- Botany Rd At Epsom Rd
- ESC Botany Rd E
- Green Square Station, Botany Rd, Stand C
- LFT Botany Rd E
- LFT/ESC To Botany E
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
570 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
25 restaurants · 19 cafes · 2 pubs · 1 bars · 5 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 6 fast food · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 53 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 17 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 36 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 8 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 19 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.51
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 4.2
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.35
Food & drink(53)
- f(x)Bar
- Allpress EspressoCafe
- AuroraCafe
- Bar NounCafe
355 Botany Road
- BukuCafe
- Cafe
- Cafe PortmanCafe
2 Portman Street, Zetland
- Daydream SweetCafe
- Gong ChaCafe
- Gunyama Park CafeCafe
- Happiness CafeCafe
- HavenCafe
- LuxeCafe
- Naxeion CafeCafe
35 O'Dea Avenue
- Olive and Bean CafeCafe
- Pebbel & BarkCafe
- Rang On PortmanCafe
- Skim Fade CoffeeCafe
- Social SocietyCafe
7 Ebsworth Street, Zetland
- Victoria Park CafeCafe
- Brazilian Flame Meats and BarbequeFast food
- Domino'sFast food
- KFCFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
Unit R127 305a Botany Road, Zetland
- Taco BellFast food
Unit R101 305a Botany Road, Zetland
- Top JuiceFast food
- The Village CrownPub
- Zetland HotelPub
936 Bourke Street, Zetland
- BashanRestaurant
- Camy's Chargril ChickenRestaurant
- Chuan Chuan Hot PotRestaurant
Lamond Lane, Zetland
- Chuan Xiang Bai WeiRestaurant
- Cicco ZetlandRestaurant
781-785 Elizabeth Street, Zetland
- E-Dragon Dumpling BarRestaurant
Unit 36 2A Defries Avenue
- Griddle KingRestaurant
- Holy ShakeRestaurant
- Hot Spicy KitchenRestaurant
- Iiko MazesobaRestaurant
- Indian Rasoi ZetlandRestaurant
- Ivory ThaiRestaurant
- Kickin'innRestaurant
Unit 33 4 Defries Avenue, Zetland
- Lucio PizzariaRestaurant
- Mad Mex Fresh Mexican GrillRestaurant
Unit T25 2-4 Defries Avenue
- MisoRestaurant
- Nam2Restaurant
- Restaurant Hot PotRestaurant
- Ribs & BurgersRestaurant
6 Defries Avenue, Zetland
- Saigon SummerRestaurant
- Salmon & BearRestaurant
6 Defries Avenue, Zetland
- SangRestaurant
- To Thai ForRestaurant
Unit 2 565 Botany Road
- Uncle WangRestaurant
28 Zetland Avenue
- YaowaziRestaurant
Shopping(9)
- Chery ShopConvenience store
Unit 33 20 Gadigal Avenue
- EzyMartConvenience store
- New One One SupermarketConvenience store
- ColesSupermarket
O'Dea Avenue, Zetland
- Miracle SupermarketSupermarket
Unit Shop R007 301 Botany Road, Zetland
- Taste Growers MarketSupermarket
- Victoria Park SupermarketSupermarket
- Woolworths MetroSupermarket
20-26 Ebsworth Street, Zetland
Community(6)
- Waranara Early Education CentreChildcare
Unit 3D Green Square Community & Cultural Precinct
- Zetland Children's Early Learning CentreChildcare
2 Bindon Place
- Banga Community ShedCommunity centre
3 Joyton Avenue
- Tote BuildingCommunity centre
100 Joynton Avenue, Zetland
- Green Square LibraryLibrary
355 Botany Road, Zetland
- Montessori Preschool of SydneySchool
811 Elizabeth Street
Health & services(6)
- About Smiles Dental CentresDentist
Unit 4 6 Defries Avenue, Zetland
- D-Zire DentalDentist
Unit 1 3 Defries Avenue, Zetland
- O DentalDentist
Unit Suite 51 2 Defries Avenue, Zetland
- Green Square Medical PracticeMedical clinic
Unit 2 3 Defries Avenue, Zetland
- TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
- myVetVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(34)
- Joynton ParkDog park
- Combine Air PilatesGym
- F45 TrainingGym
42-44 Epsom Road, Zetland
- Studio PilatesGym
- Wellness PilatesGym
- Biyanbing ParkPark
- Buming ParkPark
- Mary O'Brien ReservePark
- Matron Ruby Grant ParkPark
- MeritonPark
- Nuffield ParkPark
- Park (3)
- Serviced Apartments ParkPark
- The Drying GreenPark
- The GreenPark
- Tilford Street ReservePark
- Tote ParkPark
- Woolwash ParkPark
- Playground (6)
- Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation CentreSports centre
17 Zetland Avenue
- Nuffield Park Rebound WallSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (5)
Entertainment(1)
- Tote Park stageTheatre
Transport(20)
20 bus stops
Other(70)
- BWSAlcohol
20-26 Ebsworth Street, Zetland
- Prince Wine StoreAlcohol
- Victoria Park CellarsAlcohol
- Vintage CellarsAlcohol
2 Defries Avenue, Zetland
- Artwork (2)
- BangalaArtwork
- Cloud NationArtwork
- Here is Here. And Everywhere.Artwork
- While I Live I Will GrowArtwork
- Bbq (9)
- Skin Glowing Beauty ClinicBeauty salon
- Venus NailsBeauty salon
- Bench (140)
- Bicycle Parking (92)
- Binoculars
- Audi Centre SydneyCar
895 South Dowling Street
- Sydney Clutch and Brake ExchangeCar repair
- Victory Auto RepairsCar repair
- Car Sharing
- Reni's Car WashCar wash
- Nudie JeansClothes
- Creativity unhingedCopyshop
- Memento ProCopyshop
- Drinking water (23)
- AAC PropertyEstate Agent
- JR LandingEstate Agent
- Mirvac Real Estate ServicesEstate Agent
- ChargefoxEV charging
- Fitness Station (2)
- For YouFlorist
- Fountain (3)
- Garden (13)
- Green Square GrowersGarden
- Bower Reuse and Repair CentreHackerspace
- Amanda Lin Hair DesignHairdresser
- John’s Mens Hair StylistHairdresser
Unit 2 501-509 Botany Road
- Ni Chu Haur StudioHairdresser
- Skim FadeHairdresser
- Meriton Serviced Apartments ZetlandHotel
- Bed Bath N' TableHouseware
Unit 42 2-4 Defries Avenue, Zetland
- Combined Sprinkler & Hydrant System Block PlanInformation
- Information (3)
- LG Laundry LoungeLaundry
- Loading Dock
- Allen's Locksmith SydneyLocksmith
17 Joynton Avenue, Zetland
- Motorcycle Parking (2)
- Outdoor Seating (3)
- Parking (5)
- Parking Entrance (16)
- M Physio ZetlandPhysiotherapist
Unit 3 6 Rose Valley Way
- Picnic Table (15)
- Zetland MosquePlace of worship
- Post Box
- Green Square LibraryPublic toilets
- Matron Ruby Grant Park Public ToiletPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Recycling
- xtra clubsSauna
- Shelter (5)
- Mister MinitShoe Repair
- Empire Facade StudioStudio
- Yees YogurtTea
- Telephone (2)
- Bump productionsTool Hire
- Intense Lighting HireTool Hire
- Vacant (5)
- Modo LifeVariety Store
- Vending machine (2)
- Waste Basket (49)
- Sydney Headache & Migraine ClinicYes
Unit 3 6 Rose Valley Way
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
14 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Biyanbing ParkPark
- Buming ParkPark
- Joynton ParkPark
- Mary O'Brien ReservePark
- Matron Ruby Grant ParkPark
- MeritonPark
- Nuffield ParkPark
- Serviced Apartments ParkPark
- The Drying GreenPark
- The GreenPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 18
- Parks (OSM)
- 17
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Zetland Mosque
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 7
- Nearest hospital
- Alexandria Specialist Day Hospital (1.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- About Smiles Dental CentresDefries AvenueDentist
- D-Zire DentalDefries AvenueDentist
- Green Square Medical PracticeDefries AvenueDoctor
- M Physio ZetlandRose Valley WayPhysiotherapist
- O DentalDefries AvenueDentist
- Sydney Headache & Migraine ClinicRose Valley WayYes
- TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 152
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 10.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 47 proposals
August 2026
- Residential flat building; Shop top housing; Restaurant or cafe; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink130 JOYNTON AVENUE ZETLAND 2017Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 TILFORD STREET ZETLAND 2017Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Under Assessment
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation25 GEDDES AVENUE ZETLAND 2017Additional Information Requested
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Residential flat building; Shop top housing; Restaurant or cafe; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink130 JOYNTON AVENUE ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 TWEED PLACE ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure73 PORTMAN STREET ZETLAND 2017Additional Information Requested
June 2026
- Advertising and signage; Business identification sign905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 MERTON STREET ZETLAND 2017Under Assessment
- Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading108 EPSOM ROAD ZETLAND 2017Under Assessment
- Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading2A DEFRIES AVENUE ZETLAND 2017Under Assessment
- Residential flat building; Shop top housing; Restaurant or cafe; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink130 JOYNTON AVENUE ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Subdivision905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation25A TILFORD STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation25 TILFORD STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Secondary road130 JOYNTON AVENUE ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Residential flat building; Shop top housing; Restaurant or cafe; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink130 JOYNTON AVENUE ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Advertising and signage; Business identification sign2A DEFRIES AVENUE ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 Gadigal Avenue, ZetlandDetermined
April 2026
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1 HANSARD STREET ZETLAND 2017Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Residential flat building; Shop top housing; Restaurant or cafe; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink130 JOYNTON AVENUE ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)973 2 COOPER PLACE ZETLAND 2017Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)1 LINK ROAD ZETLAND 2017Withdrawn
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Secondary road130 JOYNTON AVENUE ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation890-898 BOURKE STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Advertising and signage; Business identification sign2A DEFRIES AVENUE ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
2025· 5 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility; Other Infrastructure13 GEORGE JULIUS AVENUE ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation15-17 MERTON STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 TILFORD STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation905 SOUTH DOWLING STREET ZETLAND 2017Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Sydney
- Member of Parliament
- Tanya PLIBERSEK (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,445
- Turnout (2025)
- 87.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 21.9%Labor 78.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.6 km away).
Coalition 24.3%Labor 75.8%
2.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Zetland SouthLabor 73.1% · Coalition 26.9% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- RoseberyLabor 76.6% · Coalition 23.4% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Waterloo SouthLabor 80.6% · Coalition 19.4% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- BeaconsfieldLabor 74.2% · Coalition 25.8% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Alexandria SouthLabor 86.6% · Coalition 13.4% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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