Haberfield

NSW 2045 • Greater Sydney

6,480
Population (2021)
$51,792
Median Income
2.38 km²
Area
$530/wk
Median Rent
HeritageFamily-FriendlyItalian QuarterInner CityLeafy

About Haberfield

Haberfield is a prestigious heritage-listed suburb in Sydney's Inner West, located just 6.5 kilometres west of the CBD. With a population of 6,480 at the 2021 census and a median age of 46, it is home to established families and professionals. The entire suburb is heritage-listed as Australia's first planned garden suburb, predating similar developments in Britain. Haberfield is renowned for its Italian heritage, with Italian-born residents making up a significant portion of the community alongside Anglo-Australian families.

Haberfield is celebrated for its vibrant dining scene along Ramsay Street, featuring some of Sydney's best Italian restaurants, cafés and gelato shops. The suburb's tree-lined streets showcase beautifully maintained Federation-era homes with manicured gardens, attracting heritage enthusiasts and architecture lovers. Residents enjoy proximity to Iron Cove foreshore walks, local parks and excellent schools. With a median household income well above the Sydney average, Haberfield attracts affluent families who value its village atmosphere, cultural character and Inner West lifestyle.

Haberfield falls under postcode 2045 and is governed by Inner West Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Summer Hill electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2045
Urban Area
Ashfield
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.88°, 151.14°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.38 km²
Elevation
21m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Summer Hill Station
1.2 km
15 min
Lewisham Station
1.3 km
16 min
Ashfield Station
1.5 km
18 min
Croydon Station
1.8 km
22 min

Bus Services

  • 461 — City (QVB) via Parramatta Rd 25 min
  • 438 — City via Abbotsford 30 min
  • L37 — City via Iron Cove Bridge 20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
6.5 km
By Train
15-20 min (from Summer Hill)
By Bus
20-30 min
By Car (Peak)
25-40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ No train station within suburb; excellent bus connections along Parramatta Road and Ramsay Street

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot. Ramsay Street offers shops, dining and services within easy walking distance.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 5 heritage-listed places in or near Haberfield, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

51- 53 Dalhousie Street Haberfield • SHR #01669
11 St Davids Road Haberfield • SHR #00933
5 Rogers Avenue Haberfield • SHR #00317
185 Parramatta Road Haberfield • SHR #01379
16 Deakin Avenue Haberfield • SHR #00279

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Haberfield by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Haberfield Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Haberfield" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$530
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,674
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
46 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.6%

36 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,457
Census 2021
6,480
0.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$41,652
Income 2021
$51,792
24.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,524
Born Overseas 1,818

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 687
  • 2. England 195
  • 3. New Zealand 97
  • 4. China 68
  • 5. Greece 49
  • 6. United States 41
  • 7. Ireland 37
  • 8. Hong Kong 33
  • 9. Malaysia 30
  • 10. South Africa 26

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Italian 1,969
English 1,654
Australian 1,580
Irish 801
Scottish 502
Greek 296
Chinese 264
German 169
Dutch 84
Indian 79

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,478
Both parents born in Australia
2,743
Both parents born overseas
1,022
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
59.6%
No Religion
33.2%
Buddhism
1.2%
Islam
0.7%
Hinduism
0.7%
Judaism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
245 (3.8%)
5-14 years
821 (12.7%)
15-19 years
472 (7.3%)
20-24 years
364 (5.6%)
25-34 years
506 (7.8%)
35-44 years
658 (10.2%)
45-54 years
1,040 (16.0%)
55-64 years
937 (14.5%)
65-74 years
704 (10.9%)
75-84 years
445 (6.9%)
85+ years
289 (4.5%)

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