Sydenham Postcode
New South Wales
Sydenham is an inner suburb in New South Wales, located approximately 6 km from the Sydney CBD. It falls within the 2044 postcode area and uses the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Sydenham has a population of 1,100 (578 males, 521 females). The median age is 36 years.
The median weekly household income in Sydenham is $2,245, with a median personal income of $954 per week.
The median weekly rent is $580 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,817.
In terms of birthplace, 79% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Vietnam (48), Other countries (38), and Thailand (33).
62.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 34.4% speak another language.
The employment rate in Sydenham shows 635 people employed (379 full-time, 193 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
The most common occupations are professionals (185), managers (88), and clerical & admin (41).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Sydenham has an IRSAD score of 1074 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Sydenham covers an area of 0.3 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 4068 persons per km².
Statistically, Sydenham sits within the Sydney Inner City area, part of the broader Sydney - City and Inner South region. It falls under the Sydney local government area.
The federal electorate for Sydenham is Sydney (Inner Metropolitan).
The 2044 postcode is shared by Sydenham along with St Peters, St Peters Dc and Tempe.
Sydenham Details
| Postcode | 2044 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,100 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,245/week |
| Median Personal Income | $954/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $580 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,817 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Population Density | 4068/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 418 |
| Completed Year 12 | 62.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 83.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 25 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.9158 |
| Longitude | 151.1680 |
| Distance from Sydney | 6 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - City and Inner South |
| Area (SA3) | Sydney Inner City |
| Local Government | Sydney |
| Federal Electorate | Sydney |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 127 (11.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 117 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 481 (43.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 220 (20.0%) |
| 65+ years | 154 (14.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 124 (11.3%) |
| Asthma | 42 (3.8%) |
| Arthritis | 22 (2.0%) |
| Diabetes | 21 (1.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 10 (0.9%) |
| Cancer | 8 (0.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (0.7%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 67 (16.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 223 (53.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 85 (20.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 39 (9.4%) |