Daceyville NSW 2032 property reports

Daceyville NSW 2032

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Suburb summary

Daceyville, NSW 2032 is a small Sydney suburb in the St George region known for garden suburb residential character and urban built-up surroundings. It has 1,209 residents, a median age of 53, average household size of 1.9, and population density of 2,478.98 per sq km. Housing includes 83 separate houses and 97 apartments, with 76.21% renters. Median weekly personal income is $400 and family income is $1,010. Primary and secondary education ratings are both 5/5. Safety is 3/5, walkability 4/5, and CBD commute averages 25 minutes by public transport or 15 minutes driving. Recent house median sale price was $1.545M.

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Demographic info

Median age

56 years

Renters

80%

Top 3 occupations

Professionals20%
Clerical and Administrative Workers20%
Managers10%

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Living in Daceyville NSW 2032: Suburb Profile & FAQs

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

Is Daceyville NSW 2032 a good suburb for families?

Daceyville NSW 2032 is a mixed rather than standout option for families. On the positive side, the schooling indicators are very strong, with both primary and secondary education rated 10 out of 10, which will immediately matter to buyers searching for a good suburb for families or a suburb with strong schools. Safety sits at 3 out of 5, so it reads as moderate rather than especially calm, and that is an important qualifier for buyers with young kids. The child share is present but not dominant, with about 2.7% aged 0 to 4 and 8.7% aged 5 to 14, while the average household size of 1.9 suggests smaller households overall. Housing mix is also fairly balanced rather than house-heavy, with around 30% separate houses and 35% apartments, so Daceyville is not purely a large-family house market. For buyers prioritising schools and an established inner-south setting, Daceyville can work well, but those wanting a more spacious, quieter, strongly family-oriented suburb may find the fit less obvious.

What is it like to live in Daceyville NSW 2032?

Living in Daceyville NSW 2032 feels established, practical and quietly urban rather than flashy. The suburb character is described as a garden suburb residential area, and that comes through in a more settled everyday feel, even though the environmental setting is still urban and built-up. Canopy cover is 26.09%, which gives Daceyville some greenery without making it one of Sydney’s notably leafy pockets. Walkability is a solid 4 out of 5, so daily errands and local movement are easier than in many car-dependent suburbs, but retail is only 2 out of 5, which means buyers should not expect a major shopping or dining strip right at their doorstep. Culture sits at 3 out of 5, so the lifestyle is more steady than highly energetic. In practical terms, Daceyville suits buyers who want an established suburb with decent day-to-day convenience, but the trade-off is that the lifestyle is more functional than vibrant, and beach access is not part of the local offer.

Is Daceyville NSW 2032 well connected for commuting?

Daceyville NSW 2032 is reasonably well connected for commuting, but it is not a rail-based commuter suburb. The main strength is travel time rather than transport variety: the average public transport commute to the Sydney CBD is about 25 minutes, and driving averages around 15 minutes, which is quite workable for many buyers. Daceyville does not have train, metro or light rail service in the suburb itself, and there is no ferry access either, so that part of the transport picture is clearly limited. What supports the suburb instead is strong bus coverage, with many bus services available. For commuters who are comfortable using buses or driving, Daceyville can be a convenient base with relatively manageable city access. The trade-off is resilience and choice: buyers who strongly prefer direct train or metro access may see Daceyville as less convenient than suburbs with multiple transport modes, especially for daily routines that depend on a fixed rail network.

Who does Daceyville NSW 2032 suit best?

Daceyville NSW 2032 suits best buyers who want an established inner-south location, smaller-home living and a practical base rather than a prestige or high-energy lifestyle suburb. The housing mix is fairly balanced but not dominated by family houses, with about 30% separate houses and 35% apartments, so it can appeal to downsizers, couples, singles and smaller households as much as larger families. The median age is 53, which points to an older resident profile, and the average household size is 1.9, reinforcing that Daceyville is not mainly a large-household suburb. Renting is high at 76.21%, so the area may feel more mixed and less tightly held than owner-dominated family enclaves. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 21%, with clerical and administrative workers and community and personal service workers also well represented. That suggests Daceyville attracts practical owner-occupiers and buyers who value location efficiency. It may suit growing families less well if they need a high share of large detached homes and a more strongly family-centric atmosphere.

What are the pros and cons of living in Daceyville NSW 2032?

The main trade-off in Daceyville NSW 2032 is that you get solid everyday convenience and a settled urban setting, but not the same lifestyle intensity, housing scale or transport choice as some competing suburbs. On the plus side, walkability is strong at 4 out of 5, bus access is good, and CBD commute times are quite manageable at around 25 minutes by public transport and 15 minutes by car. The suburb also has a residential garden-suburb feel and moderate tree cover, which softens the built-up environment. For buyers who value practicality, those are meaningful strengths. The compromises are also clear. Retail is only 2 out of 5, so shopping and dining are more limited locally, safety is a middle 3 out of 5 rather than a standout result, and there is no train, metro, light rail or ferry service in the suburb. Daceyville can still be a very good fit for buyers who prioritise location and liveability over buzz, but less so for those wanting a highly vibrant or rail-connected lifestyle.

What are property prices like in Daceyville NSW 2032?

Property prices in Daceyville NSW 2032 look expensive in practical buyer terms, although the recent sales sample is very small. In the last six months, the suburb-level sales history returned only two house sales, with a median house price of about $1.545 million and an average of about $1.672 million. That suggests buying property in Daceyville is not a low-entry inner-south option, especially for house buyers, even though it may still compare differently from more premium blue-chip suburbs closer to the harbour. Because the recorded sample is just two house sales, buyers should treat the number as a useful guide rather than a complete picture of the market. There was no apartment pricing returned in this recent result set, so the clearest read is on houses. In practical terms, Daceyville house prices indicate meaningful budget pressure for family buyers, with the trade-off being access to an established suburb, strong school credentials and relatively convenient CBD travel.