Sefton
NSW 2162 • Greater Sydney
About Sefton
Sefton is a small but densely populated suburb in Sydney's western suburbs, situated within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area approximately 22 kilometres west of the CBD. With a population of around 6,300 compressed into just 1.8 square kilometres, it is one of the more densely settled suburbs in its district, reflecting the typical housing character of Greater Sydney's south-west with a mix of detached homes and older brick housing stock. The median age of 35 and an average household size of 3.3 persons indicate a younger, family-oriented community with strong multigenerational living arrangements.
Sefton is one of Sydney's most culturally diverse suburbs, with Lebanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese communities forming the three largest ancestry groups, and a significant proportion of residents born overseas — including in Vietnam, Lebanon, and China. Islam and Buddhism are widely practised alongside Catholicism, reflecting the suburb's rich multicultural fabric. The area is served by local parks and shopping strips along Sefton Road, with good bus connections and proximity to the M4 and Hume Highway providing practical links to central Sydney and the broader metropolitan network.
Sefton falls under postcode 2162 and is governed by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Auburn electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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40 Hectar Street
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Chester Hill High School ICSEA 9129644 1099 123 Miller Road
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Chester Hill North Public School ICSEA 9509644 1512 Wolumba Street
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Chester Hill Public School ICSEA 9589644 1286 CHESTER HILL PUBLIC SCHOOL 88 PROCT
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40 Hector Street
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10 Kerrinea Road
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Sefton High School ICSEA 10339644 4800 41-43 Hector Street
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Sefton Infants School ICSEA 10279644 4079 180-194 Rodd St
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 Sefton by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Sefton Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Sefton" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
97 state housing + 18 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Vietnam 881
- 2. Lebanon 442
- 3. China 285
- 4. Afghanistan 101
- 5. Pakistan 99
- 6. Malaysia 62
- 7. India 50
- 8. Iraq 50
- 9. New Zealand 48
- 10. Philippines 43
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)