Russell Lea
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Russell Lea is a peaceful, leafy inner-west suburb of Sydney, celebrated for its riverside scenery, friendly residential streets, and small-town charm. With excellent parks and easy access to nearby amenities, it's a sought-after location for families and professionals alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
4,920
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.86°, 151.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$4,305
Local Cost
$2,380
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
95
English
100
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
120 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
79
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
6
Parks
64
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
451.0
Airport
SYD
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 46 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 83/100.