NSW Property Intelligence
TelopeaNSW 2117
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. Telopea is home to ~5,356 residents (median age 40), with 47% of households renting.
Rent in Telopea
The median house rent in Telopea is $805/week (200 new leases). Units have a median of $580/week (133 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2117, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $410/wk | $430/wk |
| 2 | $610/wk | $600/wk |
| 3 | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| 4+ | $1100/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Telopea fall in the intake zones of Cumberland High School, Telopea Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Cumberland High School#463 of 2159 in NSW
- Telopea Public School#930 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Telopea has 3 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Green Trees Early Learning Centre, Little Blessings Early Learning Centre, Sophie's Cottage Kindergarten.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Telopea Light Rail (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Carlingford Village Shopping Centre, Carlingford Court, North Rocks Westfield Shopping Town.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Telopea (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 48 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 24 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | Downward |
Development activity
45 development applications were lodged in Telopea over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Telopea — quick answers
What is the median rent in Telopea?
Houses in Telopea (postcode 2117) have a median asking rent of $805/week; units have a median of $580/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Telopea?
Telopea addresses can be zoned for Cumberland High School, Telopea Public School. Cumberland High School ranks in roughly the top 21% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Telopea?
Telopea has 3 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How long is the commute from Telopea to the Sydney CBD?
From Telopea Light Rail, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 57 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Telopea?
45 development applications were lodged in Telopea in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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