Randwick
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Randwick, NSW 2031.
About Randwick
Welcome to Randwick
Randwick sits roughly six kilometres east of the Sydney CBD, wedged comfortably between the city and the coast. It's one of those eastern suburbs that manages to feel both established and energetic — a mix of grand Victorian terraces, leafy university precincts and a genuinely busy High Street that never quite switches off.
With Coogee, Clovelly and South Coogee just down the road and Queens Park and Waverley bordering to the west, Randwick works well for professionals, students, hospital staff and families who want easy beach access without giving up the convenience of the inner city. It's a suburb with a strong institutional backbone — hospitals, a racecourse, a university campus — which gives it a steady, all-hours pulse rather than the seasonal quiet of some coastal pockets.
Lifestyle & dining
Randwick's High Street and the stretch around the Royal Randwick Shopping Centre are the suburb's social spine, lined with cafes, bakeries, pubs and casual restaurants that cater to everyone from UNSW students to hospital shift workers. The Spot in nearby Randwick North (technically the border with Coogee) adds a slightly more grown-up dining scene, while a short drive or bus ride gets you to the cafes and ocean pools of Coogee and Clovelly. Randwick Racecourse also anchors the suburb's social calendar, drawing crowds on race days and doubling as green open space the rest of the time.
Shopping
Everyday shopping is well covered by the Royal Randwick Shopping Centre and the High Street strip, which between them handle groceries, pharmacies, homewares and specialty retail. For a bigger day out, Westfield Eastgardens and the boutiques of Bondi Junction are both within easy reach, giving residents the choice between quick local errands and a proper shopping trip without needing to head into the city.
Getting around
Randwick is well served by light rail, with the L2/L3 lines connecting the suburb directly to the CBD, Central Station and onward transport links, alongside a dense network of bus routes running to Coogee Beach, Bondi Junction and the city. The presence of the Prince of Wales, Royal Hospital for Women and Sydney Children's Hospital campuses means traffic and parking around the medical precinct can be tight at peak times, but for anyone working in health, education or research, the ability to walk to work is a genuine drawcard. UNSW's main campus borders the suburb, reinforcing Randwick's role as a hub for staff and students alike.
Schools & families
Families have a solid spread of options, from Emanuel School and Claremont College through to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Coogee Boys' Preparatory School nearby. The presence of specialist settings such as Sydney Children's Hospital School and The Joseph Varga School also reflects Randwick's broader role as a centre for health and education services in the eastern suburbs, which is a point of reassurance for families with additional needs.
Parks & recreation
Beyond the racecourse's open lawns, residents make good use of nearby coastal reserves, with the clifftop walk linking Coogee to Clovelly and Bronte just a short trip away. Centennial Parklands, on the suburb's western fringe near Queens Park, adds cycling paths, sporting fields and picnic space for those wanting greenery without heading to the coast.
The property market
Randwick's housing stock is heavily skewed towards apartments and units, which make up around 70% of current listings, with houses at 24%, townhouses 4% and other dwelling types making up the remainder — a mix that reflects the suburb's density and its large student and hospital workforce. The median house price sits at $3.06 million, having grown 5.5% recently, while units offer a considerably more accessible entry point at a median of $1.30 million. Renters typically pay around $1,500 a week, underlining Randwick's position as one of the pricier, high-demand pockets of the eastern suburbs rather than a bargain alternative. With a population of just under 29,000 and a median age of 36, it's a suburb that continues to attract a working, professional demographic rather than skewing heavily towards retirees or very young families.
Market snapshot
Randwick property market
Median sale price
$3.06m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$1,500
per week
Gross rental yield
2.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$2.01m
Median
$3.06m
Premium
$4.41m
Days on market
41
Auction clearance
68%
Sold this year
66
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +0.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Randwick by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Randwick, NSW 2031.
Population
28,943
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$2,422
median, per week
Median rent
$572
per week
Median mortgage
$3,000
per month
Mortgage / income
29%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Randwick
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Randwick
$3.75m
8 Dudley Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
87/244-254 Alison Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.13m
3/26-28 Dutruc Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.02m
8/10 Pitt Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.25m
11/97-99 Wentworth Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.20m
2/40 Dolphin Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.50m
7/39-41 Dolphin Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.30m
3/34 Cowper 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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Common questions
Randwick suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Randwick?
The median unit price in Randwick, NSW is $1.30m for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 6.1%.
How much is rent in Randwick?
The median weekly rent in Randwick is around $900 per week.
Is Randwick a good place to live?
Randwick is a suburb in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Randwick is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 28,943 and 10 schools in the area.
What is the population of Randwick?
Randwick has a population of 28,943 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
What schools are in Randwick?
There are 10 schools in or near Randwick, including Emanuel School, Sydney Childrens Hospital School and The Joseph Varga School.
How long do homes take to sell in Randwick?
Properties in Randwick take around 36 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 75%.
How much do you need to buy in Randwick?
Entry-level properties in Randwick start around $950k, while premium homes reach $1.95m.
What suburbs are near Randwick?
Suburbs near Randwick include Coogee, Clovelly, South Coogee, Queens Park and Waverley.
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