Dulwich Hill
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Dulwich Hill, NSW 2203.
About Dulwich Hill
Welcome to Dulwich Hill
Dulwich Hill sits in Sydney's inner-west, roughly 8 kilometres south-west of the CBD, bordered by Marrickville to the south, Summer Hill to the west, Lewisham to the north, and the quieter residential pockets of Hurlstone Park and Ashbury further out. It occupies that sweet spot between well-connected and genuinely neighbourhood-scaled — dense enough to feel alive, but with enough tree cover and period streetscapes to take the edge off city life.
The suburb draws a broad mix of residents: long-term locals who bought in before prices climbed steeply, young families attracted by the school options and parks, and creatives who have followed the cultural energy of neighbouring Marrickville westward. It suits people who want real inner-city access without fully surrendering the idea of a house with a backyard.
Lifestyle & dining
Dulwich Hill's commercial strip has a low-key, independent character that resists the over-polished feel of some inner-west neighbours. You'll find record shops — Daddy Rich Records is a genuine local institution for crate-diggers — sitting alongside cafes, small bars and the kind of automotive specialists, such as Dulwich Hill Auto Restorations, that hint at the suburb's working-class roots. It's the sort of place where a Saturday morning errand can easily turn into a two-hour wander.
For a wider dining and nightlife offer, Marrickville is only minutes away on foot or by bike, and Lewisham and Summer Hill each add their own small-scale neighbourhood strips to the mix. The inner-west's reputation for good food, independent culture and community-run events is fully accessible from here without needing to head into the city.
Parks & recreation
Green space is well distributed across Dulwich Hill. Johnson Park is a well-used local oval and gathering point, while Hoskins Park offers a quieter setting suited to families and dog walkers. The Arlington Recreation Reserve rounds out the active-recreation offer, with facilities that serve the surrounding streets across Dulwich Hill and into Lewisham.
The suburb also benefits from proximity to the Cooks River cycling and walking path — a popular off-road route that connects the inner-west to the bay and provides a practical, scenic alternative to road commuting for cyclists.
Getting around
Dulwich Hill is one of the better-served suburbs in the inner-west for public transport. The suburb is served by train stations at Arlington and Waratah Mills, giving residents straightforward rail access to the city and connections across the broader network. Journey times to Central Station are short enough to make car-free living a realistic option for many households.
The light rail also runs through this part of the inner-west, extending transport options further. Bus routes supplement the rail network, and the flat, grid-influenced street layout makes cycling genuinely practical for everyday trips. For those who do drive, Sydney Tools and other arterial-road businesses underline how accessible the suburb is by car for practical errands, with the inner-west's main roads close at hand.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for within the suburb itself. Dulwich Hill Public School serves the local primary catchment, while St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School provides an independent faith-based option nearby. Perhaps most distinctively, Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design gives older students access to a selective-entry arts-focused curriculum that draws enrolments from well beyond the immediate neighbourhood — and adds a certain creative texture to the suburb's identity.
The surrounding suburbs of Summer Hill, Hurlstone Park and Ashbury all feed into the same broader school network, and the inner-west's generally strong public school performance makes this an area that families take seriously when choosing where to buy.
Housing & architecture
Dulwich Hill's housing stock reflects the suburb's Federation and interwar origins. Californian bungalows, Federation cottages and red-brick semi-detacheds line many of the residential streets, often on modest but well-proportioned blocks. Renovation work has been steady rather than wholesale, meaning character details — timber fretwork, leadlight windows, wide verandahs — remain common rather than exceptional.
The dwelling mix in current listings skews toward apartments and units at 51%, with houses making up 45% and townhouses a smaller 3%. That balance reflects both the original housing stock and the medium-density development that has filled in around the train corridors over recent decades, offering genuine choice between freestanding homes and more compact apartment living.
The property market
Dulwich Hill's property market has performed strongly, with the median house price sitting at $2.35 million and recent growth of 11.6% underlining sustained buyer demand. The median unit and apartment price of $1.02 million positions the apartment market as a meaningful entry point into the suburb for buyers priced out of houses, though it also reflects how far the inner-west apartment market has moved in recent years. Median rent is $1,050 per week, a figure that reflects the suburb's appeal to the rental market and its relative tightness.
Buyer competition here tends to be driven by the combination of genuine liveability — parks, schools, transport — and the finite supply of period homes on decent blocks. Neighbouring Marrickville has absorbed considerable attention and price growth in recent years, and Dulwich Hill, along with Hurlstone Park and Ashbury, has followed a similar trajectory for buyers seeking comparable character at slightly different price points. The land component of current listings sits at just 1%, a reminder that opportunities to build from scratch are rare, and that most buyers are choosing between existing dwellings.
Market snapshot
Dulwich Hill property market
Median sale price
$2.31m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$1,050
per week
Gross rental yield
2.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.49m
Median
$2.31m
Premium
$3.08m
Days on market
47
Auction clearance
76%
Sold this year
48
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +5.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Dulwich Hill by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Dulwich Hill, NSW 2203.
Population
14,046
residents (2021)
Median age
38
years
Household income
$2,095
median, per week
Median rent
$470
per week
Median mortgage
$2,500
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Dulwich Hill
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Dulwich Hill
$825k
5/385 New Canterbury Road
Sold ~July 2026
$679k
3/37 Dulwich Street
Sold ~July 2026
$950k
15/26-28 Terrace Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.43m
4/75A Cobar Street
Sold ~July 2026
$835k
1813/6 Grove Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1m
6/47-53 Cobar Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2m
8 Yule Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.12m
55 Frazer Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Dulwich Hill suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Dulwich Hill?
The median unit price in Dulwich Hill, NSW is $1.03m for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 8.4%.
How much is rent in Dulwich Hill?
The median weekly rent in Dulwich Hill is around $730 per week.
Is Dulwich Hill a good place to live?
Dulwich Hill is a suburb in the Inner West of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Dulwich Hill is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 14,046 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Dulwich Hill?
Dulwich Hill has a population of 14,046 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.
What schools are in Dulwich Hill?
There are 3 schools in or near Dulwich Hill, including Dulwich Hill Public School, St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School and Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design.
How long do homes take to sell in Dulwich Hill?
Properties in Dulwich Hill take around 38 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 65%.
How much do you need to buy in Dulwich Hill?
Entry-level properties in Dulwich Hill start around $798k, while premium homes reach $1.38m.
What suburbs are near Dulwich Hill?
Suburbs near Dulwich Hill include Hurlstone Park, Marrickville, Lewisham, Summer Hill and Ashbury.
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