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Redfern 2016 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Redfern (2016)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the City of Sydney suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Redfern?

Can I afford Redfern?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Redfern? Based on the suburb median of $1,069,750 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$5,280/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
56.8%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$855,800 loan
20% deposit ($213,950)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 57% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Redfern56.8%
Sydney median income58.9%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Redfern?

Rental market in Redfern

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 84 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$945per week
Sep 2025 · 84 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $800 per week (31 bonds)Mar 23: $850 per week (76 bonds)Jun 23: $868 per week (68 bonds)Sep 23: $830 per week (87 bonds)Dec 23: $835 per week (77 bonds)Mar 24: $1,130 per week (127 bonds)Jun 24: $880 per week (65 bonds)Sep 24: $950 per week (99 bonds)Dec 24: $880 per week (65 bonds)Mar 25: $900 per week (102 bonds)Jun 25: $950 per week (63 bonds)Sep 25: $945 per week (84 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Chippendale2008
$1,190▲$245
1.0 km away
Waterloo2017
$1,130▲$185
1.2 km away
Darlinghurst2010
$1,000▲$55
1.4 km away
Ultimo2007
$1,050▲$105
1.7 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Redfern Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Redfern

9
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:19 AEST
Ultimo-UTS station · 1.2 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.

Pollutants
nearest station
NO₂i
1.1pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Ultimo-UTS station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Redfern change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2016

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2016. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Redfern change?

Investor activity in Redfern

2016 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Compare Redfern with another suburb

Also in City of Sydney

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other City of Sydney postcodes, or explore the full City of Sydney suburb index.

Alexandria 2015Camperdown 2050Chippendale 2008Darlinghurst 2010

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2016?
Redfern is the primary suburb with postcode 2016 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Redfern is the main locality.
Which local government area is Redfern in?
Redfern (2016) is located in the City of Sydney local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Redfern?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Redfern (2016) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Redfern flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Redfern. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Redfern?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Redfern (2016), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Redfern (2016) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Redfern (2016). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Redfern changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Redfern (2016) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Redfern in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Redfern 2016: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full City of Sydney suburb index to compare nearby options.