NSW Property Intelligence
ZetlandNSW 2017
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. Zetland is home to ~12,622 residents (median age 30), with 71% of households renting.
Rent in Zetland
The median house rent in Zetland is $1150/week (151 new leases). Units have a median of $1050/week (5820 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2017, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $780/wk | $840/wk |
| 2 | $1175/wk | $1200/wk |
| 3 | $1350/wk | $1550/wk |
| 4+ | $1600/wk | $1810/wk |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Zetland fall in the intake zones of Green Square Public School, Gardeners Road Public School, Alexandria Park Community School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Green Square Public School#164 of 2159 in NSW
- Gardeners Road Public School#470 of 2159 in NSW
- Alexandria Park Community School#505 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Zetland has 6 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Active Kids Moore Park, Kids First Early Learning Centre, The Montessori Preschool & LDC of Sydney PTY LTD.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Green Square Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Surry Hill Shopping Village, East Lakes Shopping Centre, Broadway Shopping Centre. 2 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Zetland (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 72 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 41 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17 | Upward |
Development activity
100 development applications were lodged in Zetland over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Zetland — quick answers
What is the median rent in Zetland?
Houses in Zetland (postcode 2017) have a median asking rent of $1150/week; units have a median of $1050/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Zetland?
Zetland addresses can be zoned for Green Square Public School, Gardeners Road Public School, Alexandria Park Community School. Green Square Public School ranks in roughly the top 8% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Zetland?
Zetland has 6 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Zetland to the Sydney CBD?
From Green Square Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 14 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Zetland?
100 development applications were lodged in Zetland in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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