Suburb comparison
Five Dock vs Mortlake — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Mortlake commands a $229K premium on median property price over Five Dock; Mortlake is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Canada Bay
Five Dock
2046
Canada Bay
Mortlake
2137
Choose Five Dock if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Five Dock leads on 2 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Choose Mortlake if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Mortlake leads on 2 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Five Dock or Mortlake more expensive?
- Mortlake has the higher median house price ($2.83M) compared with $2.60M in Five Dock.
- Which is better for renters — Five Dock or Mortlake?
- Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Five Dock and $800/wk in Mortlake, making Mortlake the more affordable rental market.
- Is Five Dock or Mortlake at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Five Dock vs Mortlake?
- Five Dock has 4 schools in the postcode, and Mortlake has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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