New South Wales location profile
Redfern NSW 2016
Inner-city suburb with a rich Aboriginal heritage and a mix of heritage terraces and modern apartments. Known for its vibrant dining, arts and small-bar scene, and close proximity to major universities and employment hubs.
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Why families consider Redfern
Diverse and evolving; a mix of long-term residents (including a strong First Nations community), students, young professionals and families. Urban lifestyle with active street life, creative culture, and both social housing and gentrified pockets.
Amenities & services
- Redfern Street village shops and dining
- Central Park Mall (nearby Chippendale)
- Surry Hills Shopping Village (nearby)
- Danks Street dining and homewares precinct (nearby Waterloo)
- Aboriginal Medical Service Redfern
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (Camperdown, nearby)
- St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney (Darlinghurst, nearby)
- Carriageworks Farmers Market and venues (nearby Eveleigh)
- Waterloo Library (Waterloo Town Hall, 770 Elizabeth St, Waterloo)
- Surry Hills Library and Community Centre (405 Crown St, Surry Hills)
- Green Square Library (355 Botany Rd, Zetland)
Transport & connectivity
- Redfern Station (major Sydney Trains interchange)
- Frequent buses along Regent St, Botany Rd, Cleveland St and Elizabeth St
- Major roads: Cleveland St, Botany Rd, Regent St, McEvoy St, South Dowling St
Lifestyle & recreation
- Redfern Park and Redfern Oval
- Prince Alfred Park and Pool
- Carriageworks contemporary arts centre
- Moore Park sports precinct (SCG and Allianz Stadium nearby)
- Redfern Park
- Prince Alfred Park
- Waterloo Park
- Alexandria Park
- Moore Park
Education context
Multiple long day care and preschool options in Redfern/Waterloo/Surry Hills; demand is high and waitlists are common near the CBD; mix of council-run and private providers.
- The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus, adjacent)
- UTS Sydney (Ultimo/City campus near Central)
- UNSW Sydney (Kensington campus via bus/light rail)