Best value-for-money suburbs in Sydney

Liveable suburbs that don't cost the earth — affordability weighted alongside safety and transport, so the list isn't just the cheapest fringe. Refine it below.

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    Top matches in Sydney

    from 550 suburbs
    1. 1

      Kingswood

      NSW 2747 · 10,633 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Safety

      $857K median house 92/100 safety very walkable93/100 transport46 min to CBD
      B
      85
      match
    2. 2

      Sefton

      NSW 2162 · 6,300 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Schools

      $930K median house 81/100 safety very walkable92/100 transport67% above-peer schools34 min to CBD
      B
      79
      match
    3. 3

      Parklea

      NSW 2768 · 3,684 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Safety

      $722K median house 93/100 safety very walkable79/100 transport38 min to CBD
      A
      78
      match
    4. 4

      Dundas

      NSW 2117 · 4,959 residents

      Strong on: Schools, Safety

      $1.2M median house 88/100 safety very walkable80/100 transport100% above-peer schools28 min to CBD
      A
      77
      match
    5. 5

      Canley Vale

      NSW 2166 · 10,300 residents

      Strong on: Schools, Affordability

      $1.12M median house 81/100 safety walkable92/100 transport100% above-peer schools45 min to CBD
      B
      76
      match
    6. 6

      Toongabbie

      NSW 2146 · 16,177 residents

      Strong on: Schools, Affordability

      $1.16M median house 80/100 safety very walkable92/100 transport100% above-peer schools34 min to CBD
      A
      73
      match
    7. 7

      Beecroft

      NSW 2119 · 10,291 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Schools · weaker on: Affordability

      $2M median house 94/100 safety very walkable95/100 transport100% above-peer schools26 min to CBD
      A+
      73
      match
    8. 8

      Villawood

      NSW 2163 · 7,051 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Schools · weaker on: Safety

      $1.1M median house 71/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport67% above-peer schools38 min to CBD
      B
      73
      match
    9. 9

      Enfield

      NSW 2136 · 2,992 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Schools

      $900K median house 83/100 safety walkable79/100 transport50% above-peer schools23 min to CBD
      A
      72
      match
    10. 10

      Kearns

      NSW 2558 · 2,693 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Affordability

      $1.06M median house 92/100 safety somewhat walkable79/100 transport47 min to CBD
      B
      72
      match
    11. 11

      Quakers Hill

      NSW 2763 · 27,893 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Safety

      $1.15M median house 87/100 safety walkable91/100 transport20% above-peer schools40 min to CBD
      B
      72
      match
    12. 12

      Marsfield

      NSW 2122 · 12,492 residents

      Strong on: Schools, Affordability · weaker on: Safety

      $975K median house 66/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport100% above-peer schools23 min to CBD
      A
      72
      match
    13. 13

      Hassall Grove

      NSW 2761 · 4,401 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Schools

      $932K median house 83/100 safety walkable79/100 transport50% above-peer schools42 min to CBD
      B
      72
      match
    14. 14

      Waverton

      NSW 2060 · 2,981 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Safety

      90/100 safety very walkable97/100 transport12 min to CBD
      A+
      72
      match
    15. 15

      Rooty Hill

      NSW 2766 · 16,176 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Public transport

      $1M median house 78/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport33% above-peer schools42 min to CBD
      B
      72
      match
    16. 16

      Jannali

      NSW 2226 · 6,632 residents

      Strong on: Schools, Affordability

      $1.25M median house 84/100 safety very walkable80/100 transport67% above-peer schools42 min to CBD
      A
      72
      match
    17. 17

      Fairfield West

      NSW 2165 · 12,981 residents

      Strong on: Schools, Safety

      $1.23M median house 88/100 safety very walkable79/100 transport100% above-peer schools35 min to CBD
      B
      71
      match
    18. 18

      St Clair

      NSW 2759 · 19,942 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Affordability

      $1.16M median house 100/100 safety very walkable79/100 transport17% above-peer schools42 min to CBD
      B
      71
      match
    19. 19

      Acacia Gardens

      NSW 2763 · 3,668 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Affordability

      $1.13M median house 91/100 safety walkable79/100 transport37 min to CBD
      A
      70
      match
    20. 20

      St Andrews

      NSW 2566 · 5,785 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Safety

      $1.08M median house 89/100 safety walkable79/100 transport46 min to CBD
      B
      70
      match

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