Redfern

NSW

Redfern is a growing suburb in NSW with 15,731 residents.

SA2 code: 117031642
State: NSW

Population

15,731

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+6.5%

3yr: +11.3% · 10yr: +8.5%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$500/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$2,116/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Redfern (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +11.3%5yr: +6.5%10yr: +8.5%Total: +35.8%

Population grew from 11,584 to 15,731 over 24 years, averaging 1.3% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 16.6%

Predominantly apartments (63.7%), rental-heavy (64.4% renting), built for families (45% are 2 bed).

Dwelling mix

Townhouses 35%

Apartments 64%

83 houses1,716 townhouses3,154 apartments

Tenure

Mortgage 21%

Renting 64%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

1,502 (25.7%)

2 bed

2,632 (45.1%)

3 bed

1,269 (21.7%)

4 bed

345 (5.9%)

5 bed

57 (1.0%)

6+ bed

35 (0.6%)

Redfern

Population over time — Redfern (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

Housing

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