Summer Hill
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Summer Hill, NSW 2130.
About Summer Hill
Welcome to Summer Hill
Summer Hill sits about seven kilometres west of the Sydney CBD, tucked between Lewisham, Petersham, Stanmore, Dulwich Hill and Leichhardt in the Inner West. It's a suburb built around a leafy village centre, Federation-era streets and a train line that gets you into the city in minutes, which explains why it has long attracted people who want inner-city convenience without inner-city compromise.
With a population of just over 7,200 and a median age of 36, Summer Hill has the feel of an established, tightly held pocket rather than a suburb in transition. It suits families after character homes near good schools, professionals wanting a short commute, and downsizers drawn to its unit stock and walkable centre.
Lifestyle & dining
The commercial heart of Summer Hill runs along Lackey Street and Smith Street, where cafes, delis, bakeries and small restaurants sit alongside the old picture theatre and a handful of long-standing pubs. It's a village strip rather than a big retail precinct, and that's largely the point: locals tend to walk to their coffee and their Saturday shop rather than drive. The atmosphere is relaxed and community-minded, with a genuine mix of young families, older residents and renters who've stayed for years.
For bigger nights out or a wider spread of shopping, Petersham and Leichhardt are both a short walk or drive away, bringing Italian restaurants, grocers and specialty stores into easy reach without residents needing to leave the local area behind.
Getting around
Summer Hill train station, on the Inner West Line, puts the CBD, Strathfield and the rest of the T2 corridor within easy reach, and it's one of the suburb's biggest drawcards for commuters. Buses run through to nearby town centres including Dulwich Hill and Leichhardt, while Parramatta Road and the wider arterial network make driving in and out relatively straightforward, if predictably busy at peak times.
Many residents lean on the train rather than the car for city commutes, and the suburb's compact, grid-like streets make walking and cycling to the station or shops a genuine option for day-to-day errands.
Schools & families
Summer Hill Public School anchors the local public option and is a drawcard for families settling in the area, while Trinity Grammar School, including its Bishop Chambers House, gives the suburb a strong independent schooling presence right on its doorstep. That combination of a well-regarded local primary and a major independent school nearby is one of the reasons family buyers compete hard for houses here.
The suburb's tree-lined streets, proximity to parks and generally quiet residential pockets away from the main roads add to its appeal for households with young children.
Housing & architecture
Summer Hill's housing stock leans heavily toward Federation and Victorian-era homes, along with the striking rows of red-brick apartment buildings that give parts of the suburb a distinctive, uniform character not far from the station. Current listings reflect that split character, with apartments and units making up 54% of stock, houses 35% and townhouses the remaining 10%.
Heritage conservation has kept much of the original streetscape intact, so renovated period homes sit alongside older unrenovated cottages and character apartment blocks, giving buyers a genuine spread of price points and project types within a small geographic area.
The property market
Houses in Summer Hill carry a median price of $2.30 million, having recorded growth of 10.6% recently, a sign of sustained demand for the suburb's period housing stock and school catchments. Units and apartments sit at a median of $1.14 million, reflecting the suburb's large share of character apartment buildings and their appeal to downsizers, professionals and investors alike.
Median rent across the suburb sits at $1,100 a week, underlining Summer Hill's position as a premium Inner West rental market. With apartments dominating current listings, buyers have plenty of choice at that end of the market, while houses remain tightly held and command a significant premium, particularly those close to the village centre, the station or the Trinity Grammar precinct.
Market snapshot
Summer Hill property market
Median sale price
$2.30m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$1,100
per week
Gross rental yield
2.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.58m
Median
$2.30m
Premium
$3.31m
Days on market
—
Auction clearance
71%
Sold this year
23
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +5.2% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Summer Hill by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Summer Hill, NSW 2130.
Population
7,288
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$2,260
median, per week
Median rent
$460
per week
Median mortgage
$2,708
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Summer Hill
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Trinity Grammar School Bishop Chambers House
Recent results
Recently sold in Summer Hill
$1.13m
4/12 Bartlett Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.43m
105/5 Mungo Scott Place
Sold ~July 2026
$1.35m
607/2 Malthouse Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.86m
179 Smith Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.85m
2/17-19 Gower Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.33m
4/91-91A Smith Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
604/2 Malthouse Way
Sold ~July 2026
$910k
6/31 Regent 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
Summer Hill suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Summer Hill?
The median unit price in Summer Hill, NSW is $1.14m for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 3.2%.
How much is rent in Summer Hill?
The median weekly rent in Summer Hill is around $695 per week.
Is Summer Hill a good place to live?
Summer Hill is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Summer Hill is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 7,288 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Summer Hill?
Summer Hill has a population of 7,288 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
What schools are in Summer Hill?
There are 3 schools in or near Summer Hill, including Trinity Grammar School, Summer Hill Public School and Trinity Grammar School Bishop Chambers House.
How long do homes take to sell in Summer Hill?
Properties in Summer Hill take around 23 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 83%.
How much do you need to buy in Summer Hill?
Entry-level properties in Summer Hill start around $666k, while premium homes reach $1.50m.
What suburbs are near Summer Hill?
Suburbs near Summer Hill include Lewisham, Petersham, Leichhardt, Stanmore and Dulwich Hill.
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