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Updated March 2026

Redfern: $2.4M Median, 139 Microburbs, $923K-to-$16.6M Range

11,970 addresses across 139 microburbs. Unit-dominated (9,500 units, 2,411 freestanding houses). Block-level price data from $923K to $16.6M.

Median House
$2.4M
Sydney
Median Unit
$1.2M
Median Rent
$1K/wk
Addresses
11,970
Unit-dominated
Microburbs
139
Block-level data

What Does Your Budget Buy in Redfern?

The $2.4M median tells you very little. Here is what each price band looks like, based on block-level data across 101 microburbs with price data.

$923K - $1.8M
Entry level. Older stock, smaller lots, properties needing work.
$1.8M - $2.4M
Mid-range. Updated homes on standard lots. Solid family options.
$2.4M - $2.7M
Upper range. Renovated or larger homes in sought-after pockets.
$2.7M - $16.6M
Premium. Top-tier homes, best positions, fully renovated or new builds.
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What Makes Redfern Different

What agents are selling

Based on 52 listing descriptions analysed by Microburbs.

The numbers

Redfern Has 4 Distinct Price Tiers

Prices vary by over $15.6M depending on which block you buy. The suburb splits into clear micro-markets.

Entry Level (Baptist, Boronia, Bourke, Caroline)

  • Median $1.6M, range $923K to $1.8M
  • 25 microburbs in this price band
  • Older stock, smaller lots, or properties needing work
  • Best value entry point to the suburb

Core Family (Abercrombie, Albert, Baptist, Boronia)

  • Median $2.1M, range $1.8M to $2.4M
  • 25 microburbs in this price band
  • Updated homes on standard lots
  • Highest sales volume sits in this band

Upper Range (Abercrombie, Baptist, Boronia, Bourke)

  • Median $2.5M, range $2.4M to $2.7M
  • 25 microburbs in this price band
  • Renovated or larger homes in sought-after streets

Premium (Abercrombie, Baptist, Boronia, Bourke)

  • Median $3.4M, range $2.7M to $16.6M
  • 26 microburbs in this price band
  • Top-tier positions, fully renovated or new builds
  • Tightly held. Rarely come to market

Street-Level Median Prices

Median house price by street, top 8 streets by sales volume.

StreetMedianTotal Sales% RentersTurnover
Regent Street$415K10366%5.1 yrs
George Street$650K9924%13.4 yrs
Pitt Street$575K9137%13.1 yrs
Chalmers Street$511K7150%10.3 yrs
Renwick Street$665K6627%7.5 yrs
Cleveland Street$606K5928%9.5 yrs
Bourke Street$549K5667%14.1 yrs
Gibbons Street$670K3418%10.2 yrs

More streets available in the full Redfern report.

Street Price Trends . See historical price trends for every street in the full Redfern report.
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Confirmed Sales (to March 2026)

AddressSale PriceAVM Valuevs AVMBed/Bath/GarLandDate
Unit 10, 12-16 Chelsea Street$330,000$565,000-42%1/1/--1231sqm2023-10
Unit 404, 7-9 Gibbons Street$500,000$800,000-38%1/1/188sqm2023-06
780 Bourke Street$480,000--2/2/1109sqm2023-06
57 Wells Street$445,000$1,220,000-64%1/1/--85sqm2023-06
Unit 9, 119-123 Pitt Street$460,000$860,000-47%2/1/1526sqm2023-06
Unit 5, 71 Renwick Street$720,000$805,000-11%1/1/--70sqm2023-06

Blurred valuations are in the full report. More sales in the full Redfern report.

Currently For Sale

AddressGuideAVM ValueBed/BathType
Unit 28, 8 Renwick Street$485,000$890K2/2Apartment
Unit 44, 187-189 Cleveland Street$410,000$855K2/2Apartment
Unit 94, 146-152 Pitt Street$360,000$970K2/2Apartment
Unit 118, 219-227 Chalmers Street$360,000$990K2/2Unit
Unit 53, 187-189 Cleveland Street$195,000$595K--/1Studio

5 properties listed. Blurred valuations are in the full report. See all Redfern listings.

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Rental Market

Rent data across 107 microburbs with rental listings.

$271/wk
Lowest Rent
$1,227/wk
Median Rent
$2,616/wk
Highest Rent

Rent varies from $271/wk to $2,616/wk across different blocks. Gross yield is approximately 2.7%. See rental yield by block in the full report.

What Homes Look Like in Redfern

Based on 53 listing descriptions analysed. Shows how often each feature appears.

Outdoor Entertaining
74%
Natural Light
66%
Good Aspect
42%
Ensuite
30%
Views
28%
Large Kitchen
26%
Pool
8%
Direct Garage Access
4%
Renovation Profile

Based on 49 listings: Fully renovated (65%), Partially renovated (24%), Needs renovation (10%).

Feature data from listing descriptions. Individual property features in the full Redfern report.

Market Summary

MetricRedfern
Total addresses11,970
Freestanding houses2,411
Units9,500
Median house$2.4M
Median unit$1.2M
Median rent (house)$1K/wk
Microburbs mapped139

Price Range

MetricRedfern
Cheapest block median$923K
Most expensive block$16.6M
SUASydney
StateNew South Wales
Gross yield (approx)2.7%

Redfern vs Neighbours

SuburbSUAMedian HouseAddresses
RedfernSydney$2.4M11,970
SydneySydney$1.4M45,06843% less
Surry HillsSydney$2.8M19,71119% more
WaterlooSydney$1.8M14,57124% less
DarlinghurstSydney$2.8M12,41617% more
PyrmontSydney$2.3M12,2723% less
AlexandriaSydney$2.7M11,55311% more

Common Questions About Redfern Real Estate

Is Redfern a good suburb?
Redfern has median house price of $2.4M, gross rental yield of 2.7%, walkable cafe and dining culture, train access. Prices range from $923K to $16.6M depending on which block you buy. The full Redfern report maps every block individually.
Is Redfern expensive?
The median house price in Redfern is $2.4M. More expensive than Sydney ($1.4M). Cheaper than Surry Hills ($2.8M). Entry-level blocks start around $923K.
What is Redfern like to live in?
Based on 52 listing descriptions, Redfern is known for heritage and period homes (52% of listings); a strong cafe and dining scene (85% of listings); green and leafy with good park access; quiet streets (50% of listings mention this). Unit-dominated (9,500 units, 2,411 freestanding houses). See the block-level breakdown in the full report.
What are the best streets in Redfern?
The most active streets by sales volume are Regent Street (103 sales, median $415K), George Street (99 sales, median $650K), and Pitt Street (91 sales, median $575K). Street-level data for all streets in the full report.
Is Redfern a good investment?
Median rent $1K/wk. gross yield 2.7%. 15% of listings explicitly target investors. The full Redfern report includes: block-level yield mapping, vacancy rates per street, supply pressure scores, days on market by block, rental demand indicators, and AVM valuations for every property. Our backtested suburb forecasting model covers Redfern with 15-year historical validation and forward estimates. See how individual blocks within Redfern compare on yield vs growth.

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