Redfern
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Redfern is an inner-city suburb of Sydney, known for its dynamic blend of history, art, and multiculturalism. Once industrial, it's now a creative hub brimming with galleries, street art, and buzzing cafes. The community spirit, proximity to Sydney CBD, and evolving culinary scene make it a favorite among locals and visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
13,072
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.89°, 151.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
76
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
89
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,300
Local Cost
$2,410
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
97
English
99
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
14.5°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
6.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
887 mm
Internet Speed
130 Mbps
Upload
50 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
732
Coworking
3
Cafes
353
Nightlife
190
Parks
186
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
2003.0
Airport
RSE
Distance
6 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 310 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.