Annandale NSW 2038 property reports

Annandale NSW 2038

Suburb

Suburb summary

Annandale, NSW 2038 is an inner-west Sydney suburb in the Inner West & Inner West Fringe, governed by Inner West Council. It sits about 5 km from the Sydney CBD and is known for heritage residential character, an urban built-up setting, and strong walkability, retail and cultural appeal. Light rail access is available via the L1 line at Rozelle Bay, bus services are extensive, and typical CBD travel is about 25 minutes by public transport or 15 minutes by car. Housing is mainly apartments, with some separate houses. Household income is generally above average, and managers and professionals make up a large share of residents.

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Suburb median

$2.3M

Derived from sales

House sales

102

In past 12 months

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Demographic info

Median age

38 years

Renters

40%

Top 3 occupations

Professionals40%
Managers20%
Technicians and Trades Workers10%

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Living in Annandale NSW 2038: Suburb Profile & FAQs

Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.

Is Annandale NSW 2038 a good suburb for families?

Annandale NSW 2038 is a mixed rather than standout option for families. The suburb has some genuine family appeal, especially for buyers who value an established inner-west setting and access to daily convenience, but the family picture is not as straightforward as a classic large-block family suburb. Around 6.8% of residents are aged 0 to 4 and 10.2% are aged 5 to 14, which shows there is a solid base of children in the area. The average household size is 2.3, which points to smaller households overall, and the housing mix is heavily tilted away from detached homes, with about 9% separate houses versus 59% apartments. Safety sits at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable but not especially high. For buyers searching for a family-friendly suburb with schools and safety in balance, Annandale can work well, but families wanting more space, quieter streets, and a stronger detached-house feel may find the trade-off challenging.

What is it like to live in Annandale NSW 2038?

Living in Annandale NSW 2038 feels established, urban, and pleasantly village-like by inner-city standards. Annandale sits in the Inner West & Inner West Fringe and has a heritage residential character, so the lifestyle tends to appeal to buyers who like period streetscapes and an older, well-established neighbourhood feel rather than something brand new or master-planned. Day-to-day convenience is one of the suburb’s strengths, with walkability rated 4 out of 5 and retail also 4 out of 5, which supports an easy local routine for cafés, errands, and short trips. At the same time, the setting is clearly urban and built-up, with canopy cover at 22.12%, so it is not one of Sydney’s leafiest pockets. Culture scores 3 out of 5 and safety 3 out of 5, which suggests a balanced but not exceptional lifestyle profile. Annandale suits buyers wanting character and convenience, though the trade-off is a denser, more city-fringe feel.

Is Annandale NSW 2038 well connected for commuting?

Annandale NSW 2038 is reasonably well connected for commuting, especially for buyers comfortable using light rail and buses rather than relying on a heavy rail station in the suburb itself. Annandale does not currently have its own train or metro service, but it does have light rail access on the L1 line at Rozelle Bay and many bus services, which helps keep public transport practical for inner-west commuters. Average travel time to the Sydney CBD is about 25 minutes by public transport and 15 minutes by car, which is strong by Sydney standards and supports the idea that Annandale is good for commuters working in or near the city. The trade-off is that some buyers will prefer the simplicity of a suburb with direct train access, especially for longer cross-city travel. Even so, for people prioritising an inner-west address with decent CBD access, Annandale remains a solid commuting option.

Who does Annandale NSW 2038 suit best?

Annandale NSW 2038 suits professionals, higher-income households, and buyers who want inner-west character with city-fringe convenience. The resident profile leans strongly toward white-collar households, with professionals making up 43.7% of occupations and managers another 18.4%, while 62.2% of residents fall into the managers-and-professionals grouping overall. Median weekly personal income is $1,162 and median family income is $3,304, which points to a relatively affluent buyer base. The median age is 37, suggesting a mature, established community rather than a very young or purely student-driven market. Housing is mixed but notably apartment-heavy, with 59% apartments and only 9% separate houses, while about 43% of homes are rented, giving parts of the suburb a more active and less tightly held feel. Annandale is likely to suit professionals, couples, and smaller families best, while buyers seeking large-family housing stock or a more suburban setting may find it less natural.

What are the pros and cons of living in Annandale NSW 2038?

The main trade-off in Annandale NSW 2038 is that you get strong inner-west convenience and character, but you give up some space, greenery, and suburban calm in return. On the positive side, Annandale offers a heritage residential feel, solid walkability and retail at 4 out of 5, many bus services, light rail access, and fast CBD travel times of around 25 minutes by public transport or 15 minutes by car. That combination makes daily life easier for buyers who want to stay close to the city without living right in the middle of it. The compromise is that Annandale is clearly urban and built-up, with canopy cover of 22.12%, safety at 3 out of 5, and a housing mix dominated by apartments rather than separate houses. That matters most for buyers who want more privacy, more land, or a quieter family environment. For the right buyer, though, Annandale’s convenience and character can easily outweigh those limitations.

What are property prices like in Annandale NSW 2038?

Property prices in Annandale NSW 2038 are expensive by normal Sydney buyer expectations, particularly for houses. Over the past six months, the median house price in Annandale was about $2.52 million from 35 sales, while the median apartment price was about $1.0 million from 12 sales. That pricing tells buyers that Annandale is not an entry-level inner-west suburb for detached housing, and competition for well-located houses is likely to be strongest among established, higher-budget buyers. Apartments provide a meaningfully lower entry point, but they still sit at a level that reflects the suburb’s city-fringe position, convenience, and character appeal. In practical terms, buying property in Annandale usually means paying a premium for location and lifestyle rather than chasing maximum land or house size for your money. Buyers who value proximity to the CBD and an established inner-west setting may see that as worthwhile, while more space-focused buyers may find better value further out.