Petersham
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Petersham, NSW 2049.
About Petersham
Welcome to Petersham
Petersham sits in Sydney's inner west, about six kilometres from the CBD, wedged between Stanmore, Lewisham, Summer Hill, Leichhardt and Enmore. It's long been known for its strong Portuguese and Italian heritage, still visible in the delis and cafes along New Canterbury Road, and for the handsome Victorian and Federation terraces that line its quieter streets.
These days Petersham suits a mix of buyers and renters: young professionals after a period terrace within striking distance of the city, families drawn to its village feel and local schools, and downsizers looking for a well-connected apartment. At a median age of 36 and a population of around 8,200, it has the settled, slightly bohemian character of an inner-west suburb that has been discovered without losing its edges.
Lifestyle & dining
New Canterbury Road and Audley Street form the spine of Petersham's food scene, with Portuguese bakeries, Italian trattorias and no-frills grocers sitting alongside newer wine bars and specialty coffee. It's a suburb where a Saturday morning errand run doubles as a social outing, and where long-standing family businesses trade comfortably next to more recent openings. The pace is unhurried compared with neighbouring Stanmore and Enmore, though both are close enough for a change of scene when needed.
Parks & recreation
Petersham Park, with its cricket oval, playground and shaded walking paths, is the suburb's main green space and a popular meeting point for local families and dog walkers. The park backs onto Petersham station and has long hosted community sport, giving the suburb a genuine local-hub feel. For bigger outdoor spaces, Leichhardt and Lewisham are only a short walk or drive away, and the Cooks River parklands aren't far beyond that.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally by Petersham Public School and Taverners Hill Infants School, both within easy walking distance of most of the suburb. The area's mix of housing, from compact apartments to family-sized terraces, means Petersham tends to attract a cross-section of households rather than one particular demographic, and there's a steady flow of young families moving in as they outgrow inner-city apartments elsewhere.
Getting around
Petersham station, on the Inner West and Leppington and Bankstown lines, puts the CBD within easy reach and makes the suburb popular with commuters who want proximity without inner-city prices. Buses along New Canterbury Road and Parramatta Road add further options toward the city and Parramatta, while Parramatta Road itself, for those driving, connects quickly to the M4 and the wider Sydney motorway network. Petersham's flat, compact layout also makes it an easy suburb to walk or cycle around, with Stanmore, Lewisham and Summer Hill stations all within a reasonable ride.
Housing & architecture
Petersham's streetscape is dominated by single and double-fronted Victorian and Federation terraces and cottages, many with their original detailing intact, interspersed with post-war and contemporary apartment blocks. Current listings show apartments and units make up the majority of stock at 58%, with houses at 33%, townhouses at 5% and a small proportion of land, reflecting a suburb that has densified over recent decades while retaining its heritage core.
The property market
Petersham's median house price sits at $2.17 million, with recent growth of 5.2% pointing to sustained demand for the suburb's period housing stock. Units and apartments offer a considerably more accessible entry point at a median of $1.22 million, which helps explain why they dominate current listings. For renters, the median asking rent of $1,245 per week reflects the suburb's strong appeal to tenants wanting inner-west convenience without paying Newtown or Balmain prices, and its proximity to Stanmore, Summer Hill and the city keeps that demand steady.
Market snapshot
Petersham property market
Median sale price
$2.17m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$1,245
per week
Gross rental yield
3.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.55m
Median
$2.17m
Premium
$3.15m
Days on market
—
Auction clearance
74%
Sold this year
38
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +2.1% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Petersham by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Petersham, NSW 2049.
Population
8,200
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$2,217
median, per week
Median rent
$450
per week
Median mortgage
$2,900
per month
Mortgage / income
30%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Petersham
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Petersham
$1.12m
9/242 Albany Road
Sold ~July 2026
$925k
805/2 Regent Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.50m
G10/1-15 West Street
Sold ~July 2026
$655k
10/34-36 Livingstone Road
Sold ~July 2026
$890k
505/2 Regent Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.90m
13 Charles Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.26m
703/305 Trafalgar Street
Sold ~July 2026
$900k
8/23 West Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
Explore the area
Properties & amenities in Petersham
Compare the area
Price map around Petersham
Every listing for sale near Petersham, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
Loading price map…
Nearby suburbs
Quick switch to nearby areas
Common questions
Petersham suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Petersham?
The median unit price in Petersham, NSW is $1.22m for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 25.4%.
How much is rent in Petersham?
The median weekly rent in Petersham is around $750 per week.
Is Petersham a good place to live?
Petersham is a suburb in the Inner West of Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia. Petersham is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 8,200 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Petersham?
Petersham has a population of 8,200 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
What schools are in Petersham?
There are 2 schools in or near Petersham, including Petersham Public School and Taverners Hill Infants School.
How long do homes take to sell in Petersham?
Properties in Petersham take around 49 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 78%.
How much do you need to buy in Petersham?
Entry-level properties in Petersham start around $782k, while premium homes reach $1.45m.
What suburbs are near Petersham?
Suburbs near Petersham include Lewisham, Stanmore, Summer Hill, Leichhardt and Enmore.
Available now