NSW Property Intelligence
RedfernNSW 2016
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Redfern is home to ~13,072 residents (median age 36), with 62% of households renting.
Rent in Redfern
The median house rent in Redfern is $894/week (464 new leases). Units have a median of $799/week (2140 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2016, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $879/wk | $789/wk |
| 2 | $950/wk | $960/wk |
| 3 | $1200/wk | $1250/wk |
| 4+ | $1650/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Redfern fall in the intake zones of Inner Sydney High School, Alexandria Park Community School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Inner Sydney High School#232 of 2159 in NSW
- Alexandria Park Community School#505 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Redfern has 8 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Forever Green Montessori, Gumnut Gardens, Only About Children Redfern.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Surry Hills Light Rail (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Surry Hill Shopping Village, Broadway Shopping Centre, Sydney Fish Market. 8 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Redfern (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 248 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 87 | Upward |
| Homicide | 1 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 52 | Upward |
Development activity
135 development applications were lodged in Redfern over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Redfern — quick answers
What is the median rent in Redfern?
Houses in Redfern (postcode 2016) have a median asking rent of $894/week; units have a median of $799/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Redfern?
Redfern addresses can be zoned for Inner Sydney High School, Alexandria Park Community School. Inner Sydney High School ranks in roughly the top 11% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Redfern?
Redfern has 8 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Redfern to the Sydney CBD?
From Surry Hills Light Rail, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 11 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Redfern?
135 development applications were lodged in Redfern in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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