Moving to Ultimo NSW 2007
What the official numbers say about living in Ultimo — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $500 a week, against a median household income of $1,805 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Ultimo grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (7,111 → 7,410 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, Thailand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Thai, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Ultimo sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by walking (17% of workers), while 52% work from home.
Nearest train station: Town Hall, 1.2 km north-east.
Nearest metro station: Central, 850 m east.
Nearest light rail stop: Exhibition Centre, 400 m north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Maritime Museum (389 terminus), 1.2 km north.
Nearest ferry wharf: Darling Harbour Wharf 9, 1.3 km north.
Nearest airport: Rose Bay Seaplane Base, 6.2 km east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 2 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 98 schools · 1,591 cafes & restaurants · 75 supermarkets · 271 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Ultimo profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: International Grammar School 200 m · Academy of Interactive Entertainment 250 m · Ultimo Public School 400 m · KU Ultimo Children's Centre 500 m · ABILITY Education 600 m · Glebe Primary School 700 m · St Andrews Cathedral School 1.1 km · Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus 1.1 km
Groceries: ALDI 400 m · Woolworths 450 m · Thai Kee IGA 500 m · Woolworths Metro 550 m · Coles 550 m · New Yen Yen Supermarket 550 m · Market city 550 m · Amazing Asian Market 600 m
Parks and reserves: McKee Street Reserve 50 m · Mary Ann Street Park 100 m · Mountain Street Reserve 150 m · MacArthur Park 350 m · UTS Alumni Green 400 m · Quarry Green 400 m · Quarry Lane Streetscape 450 m · Robyn Kemmis Reserve 550 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Ultimo, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Rock Dove · Silver Gull · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Ultimo, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimo here | 7,410 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Chippendale | 7,803 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Haymarket | 8,305 | — | 10/10 | 4% |
| Glebe | 11,680 | — | 10/10 | 15% |
| Darlington | 2,597 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
| Pyrmont | 12,658 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Sydney | 16,667 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Sydney — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Sydney — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2007 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Ultimo profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $500 a week.
The population grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 7,111 people to 7,410. It sits about 2 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Museum station is roughly 1.2 km away. Local government is Sydney council, and the federal seat is Sydney.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Ultimo vs Chippendale · Ultimo vs Haymarket.
Nearby guides: Chippendale · Haymarket · Glebe · Darlington · Pyrmont · Sydney.
Keep an eye on Ultimo
One email when this data meaningfully changes — new census figures, prices, rankings. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.