Moving to Dulwich Hill NSW 2203
What the official numbers say about living in Dulwich Hill — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $470 a week, against a median household income of $2,095 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Dulwich Hill grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (12,981 → 14,046 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Greece, Vietnam; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Arabic, Vietnamese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Dulwich Hill sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (29% of workers), while 61% work from home.
Nearest train station: Lewisham, 1.4 km north-east.
Nearest metro station: Dulwich Hill, 850 m south.
Nearest light rail stop: Dulwich Grove, 150 m south.
Nearest bus interchange: Mount St (501), 6.2 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Blackwattle Bay Wharf, 5.5 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 6.1 km south-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 8 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 112 schools · 266 cafes & restaurants · 32 supermarkets · 100 parks — see them all on the Dulwich Hill profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Dulwich Hill Public School 300 m · Dulwich High School of Visual Arts & Design 500 m · St Maroun's School 800 m · Christian Brothers High School 900 m · Lewisham Public School 900 m · Yeo Park Infants School 900 m · Trinity Grammar School 950 m · Summer Hill Public School 950 m
Groceries: IGA 350 m · Summer Hill Organic Fruit Market 950 m · SUPA IGA 1.4 km · SUPA IGA Summer Hill 1.4 km · Foodworks 1.5 km · Woolworths Metro 1.7 km · Thai Hung Supermarket 1.7 km · Kung Fu Grocery 1.7 km
Parks and reserves: Mallam Reserve 250 m · Laxton Reserve 300 m · Arlington Recreation Reserve 300 m · Johnson Park 350 m · Hoskins Park 450 m · Graeme Green 550 m · Alison Playground 550 m · Rowe Playground 650 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Dulwich Hill, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Common Myna · Australian Magpie · Pied Currawong.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Dulwich Hill, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Hill here | 14,046 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
| Lewisham | 4,060 | — | 10/10 | 20% |
| Hurlstone Park | 5,001 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
| Summer Hill | 7,288 | — | 10/10 | 18% |
| Marrickville | 26,570 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Petersham | 8,200 | — | 10/10 | 16% |
| Ashfield | 23,012 | — | 9/10 | 14% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Inner West — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Grayndler — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2203 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Dulwich Hill profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $470 a week.
The population grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 12,981 people to 14,046. It sits about 8 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Lewisham station is roughly 1.4 km away. Local government is Inner West council, and the federal seat is Grayndler.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Dulwich Hill vs Lewisham · Dulwich Hill vs Summer Hill.
Nearby guides: Lewisham · Hurlstone Park · Summer Hill · Marrickville · Petersham · Ashfield.
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