Moving to Randwick NSW 2031
What the official numbers say about living in Randwick — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $572 a week, against a median household income of $2,422 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Randwick grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (27,740 → 28,943 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Ireland, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Spanish, Greek.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Randwick sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (26% of workers), while 59% work from home.
Nearest train station: Bondi Junction, 2.5 km north.
Nearest metro station: Waterloo, 4.3 km north-west.
Nearest light rail stop: Randwick, 500 m south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Juniors Kingsford, 1.8 km south-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Double Bay, 4.5 km north.
Nearest airport: Rose Bay Seaplane Base, 5.2 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 6 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 84 schools · 289 cafes & restaurants · 22 supermarkets · 96 parks · 5 beaches — see them all on the Randwick profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Marcellin College 200 m · Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 300 m · Centennial Park School 300 m · Randwick Public School 350 m · Coogee Boys Preparatory School 350 m · Claremont College 550 m · Sydney Childrens Hospital School 650 m · Emanuel School 750 m
Groceries: Park n' Shop Asian Supermarket 400 m · Coles 450 m · QE Foodstores 800 m · Woolworths 1.2 km · Deli on Dolphin Supermarket 1.4 km · Hidaka Asian Supermarket 1.7 km · Foodworks 1.8 km · Foodworks 1.8 km
Parks and reserves: Alison Park 300 m · High Cross Park 500 m · Frank Doyle Park 600 m · Kynaston Avenue Reserve 600 m · Writtle Park 650 m · George Dan Reserve 700 m · Alby Smith Memorial Reserve 750 m · Randwick Peace Park 850 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Randwick, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian White Ibis · Rock Dove · Common Myna · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Randwick, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randwick here | 28,943 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
| Coogee | 14,634 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
| Queens Park | 3,143 | — | 10/10 | 16% |
| Waverley | 4,216 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Kingsford | 13,492 | — | 10/10 | 9% |
| Clovelly | 4,887 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Kensington | 11,927 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Randwick — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Kingsford Smith — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2031 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Randwick profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $572 a week.
The population grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 27,740 people to 28,943. It sits about 6 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Bondi Junction station is roughly 2.5 km away. Local government is Randwick council, and the federal seat is Kingsford Smith.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Randwick vs Coogee · Randwick vs Kingsford.
Nearby guides: Coogee · Queens Park · Waverley · Kingsford · Clovelly · Kensington.
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