Redfern VS Surry Hills

2016 NSW · Sydney — 2010 NSW · Sydney

📋 Overview

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Postcode20162010
LGASydneySydney
Area1.172 km²1.316 km²
Elevation40m36m
Federal ElectorateSydneySydney
State ElectorateNewtownSydney

🏷️ Character

Redfern

Once Sydney's Indigenous heartland, now a vibrant mix of old and new. Rapid regeneration has brought cafes, restaurants, and young professionals while its cultural heritage remains proudly intact.

Inner CityGentrifiedAboriginal HeritageTransport Hub

Surry Hills

The creative soul of Sydney, where Victorian terraces house acclaimed restaurants, boutique bars, and a thriving arts scene. Its village feel and walkability make it a favourite for young professionals and families alike.

Inner CityFoodie CapitalTrendyCreative Scene

👥 Population & Demographics

RedfernSurry Hills
Population (2021)13,07215,828
Median Age3635
Male7,123 (54.5%)9,214 (58.2%)
Female5,943 (45.5%)6,615 (41.8%)
Avg Household Size1.91.8
Persons per Bedroom11.1
Population Density11,154/km²12,027/km²

📊 Age Distribution

Redfern
Surry Hills
0-4
3.5%2.4%
5-14
4.7%3.2%
15-19
2%1.3%
20-24
8.2%8.1%
25-34
27.4%32.6%
35-44
17.5%19.7%
45-54
12.6%12.7%
55-64
10.6%9.5%
65-74
7.5%5.7%
75-84
4.4%3.3%
85+
1.6%1.5%

💰 Income & Housing Costs

RedfernSurry Hills
Personal Income (weekly)$1,191$1,442
Personal Income (annual)$61,932$74,984
Family Income (weekly)$3,263$3,551
Household Income (weekly)$2,145$2,308
Median Mortgage (monthly)$2,811$2,839
Median Rent (weekly)$500$550

🙏 Religion

RedfernSurry Hills
No Religion54.9%56.6%
Christianity26.6%25.1%
Buddhism3.5%4.8%
Hinduism1.5%1.3%
Islam1.4%1.6%
Judaism1.4%1.2%
Sikhism0.1%0.1%

🌍 Ancestry

RedfernSurry Hills
English3,720 (28.5%)4,684 (29.6%)
Australian2,640 (20.2%)3,034 (19.2%)
Irish1,530 (11.7%)1,967 (12.4%)
Chinese1,165 (8.9%)1,488 (9.4%)
Scottish1,128 (8.6%)1,392 (8.8%)
German509 (3.9%)609 (3.8%)
Italian489 (3.7%)698 (4.4%)
Australian Aboriginal404 (3.1%)151 (1.0%)
Greek344 (2.6%)322 (2.0%)
Indian297 (2.3%)328 (2.1%)
French243 (1.9%)320 (2.0%)

✈️ Country of Birth

RedfernSurry Hills
Born in Australia6,792 (52.0%)7,715 (48.7%)
Born overseas5,269 (40.3%)6,994 (44.2%)

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

RedfernSurry Hills
England6271,007
China559518
New Zealand388537
India187183
United States179330
Thailand159469
Philippines122184
Ireland117145
Malaysia117193
France113198
Indonesia107217

Parents' Birthplace

RedfernSurry Hills
Both parents born in AU4,0344,596
Both parents born overseas6,1968,112
Mixed (one AU, one overseas)1,7181,854

🏛️ State Heritage

Redfern (9 items)

  • 📍 Eveleigh Railway Workshops
  • 📍 Redfern Railway Station group
  • 📍 Redfern Post Office
  • 📍 Eveleigh Chief Mechanical Engineers Office
  • 📍 Fitzroy Terrace
  • 📍 Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady
  • 📍 Redfern Aboriginal Childrens Services and
  • 📍 Redfern Park and Oval
  • 📍 Transport House, Redfern (former)

Surry Hills (10 items)

  • 📍 Crown Street Reservoir & Site
  • 📍 Terrace Cottages
  • 📍 Railway Institute Building
  • 📍 Cleveland House
  • 📍 Cottage
  • 📍 Crown Street Public School
  • 📍 Durham Hall
  • 📍 Busby's Bore
  • 📍 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
  • 📍 Sydney Emden Memorial

⚖️ Quick Summary

MetricRedfernSurry HillsEdge
Bigger population13,07215,828Surry Hills
Higher income1,1911,442Surry Hills
Lower rent500550Redfern
Lower mortgage2,8112,839Redfern
Younger median age3635Surry Hills
More land area1.1721.316Surry Hills