Redfern NSW 2016 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Redfern is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2016). The median sale price is $1.33M (+143% since 2011). The median weekly rent is $775/week, a gross rental yield of about 3%. It has a population of about 13,072 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,265,000 |
| 2022 | $1,250,000 |
| 2023 | $1,300,000 |
| 2024 | $1,285,000 |
| 2025 | $1,400,000 |
| 2026 | $1,335,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $725 |
| 2-bedroom | $950 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,200 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly apartment (68% of recorded sales).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 13,072
- Median age: 36
- Median weekly household income: $2,145
- Average household size: 1.9
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1085 · 93th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1117 · 96th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Transport
Nearest station: Surry Hills Light Rail (lightrail), about 0.7 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $1,210,000 (2025 base year). This is land value, not market sale price. Source: NSW Valuer General (CC BY).
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Redfern?
The median sale price in Redfern NSW 2016 is $1,335,000, up 143% since 2011. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Redfern?
The median weekly rent in Redfern (postcode 2016) is $775 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Redfern?
The estimated gross rental yield in Redfern is about 3%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
Nearby suburbs
- Alexandria 2015
- Chippendale 2008
- Darlington 2008
- Eveleigh 2015
- Waterloo 2017
- Surry Hills 2010
- Haymarket 2000
- Ultimo 2007
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.