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Sydenham 2044 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Sydenham (2044)? 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 Canterbury-Bankstown 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 Sydenham?

Can I afford Sydenham?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Sydenham? Based on the suburb median of $1,650,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$8,145/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
83.7%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,320,000 loan
20% deposit ($330,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 84% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Sydenham83.7%
Sydney median income90.8%
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 Sydenham?

Rental market in Sydenham

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer 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
Small sample
$955per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Mar 23: $890 per week (47 bonds)Jun 23: $870 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 23: $833 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 23: $898 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 24: $900 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 24: $898 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 24: $920 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 24: $905 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 25: $970 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 25: $950 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 25: $955 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Marrickville2204
$720▼$235
1.6 km away
Enmore2042
$800▼$155
2.3 km away
Erskineville2043
$1,000▲$45
2.5 km away
Alexandria2015
$900▼$55
2.5 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

Sydenham Lifestyle

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

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Sydenham

36
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
05:24 AEST
Alexandria station · 3.0 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 25 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
4.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
17.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.3pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Alexandria 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 Sydenham change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2044

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2044. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Sydenham change?

Investor activity in Sydenham

2044 · 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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Also in Canterbury-Bankstown

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Canterbury-Bankstown postcodes, or explore the full Canterbury-Bankstown suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2044?
Sydenham is the primary suburb with postcode 2044 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Sydenham is the main locality.
Which local government area is Sydenham in?
Sydenham (2044) is located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Sydenham?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Sydenham (2044) 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 Sydenham flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Sydenham. 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 Sydenham?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Sydenham (2044), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Sydenham (2044) 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 Sydenham (2044). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Sydenham changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Sydenham (2044) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Sydenham in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Sydenham 2044: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Canterbury-Bankstown suburb index to compare nearby options.