From Bondi Beach to the Opera House to that Chinese restaurant you love, Sydney is stuffed to the brim with iconic locations. However, just because Sydney’s full of great places, not all of them are affordable or practical to live near. Many parents struggle to know where they should live in Sydney and raise their kids.
If you’re in this situation, don’t panic. Here are the top 5 places to live in Sydney and their latest median house prices and unit prices (according to REA).
Kingsford
Kingsford is an excellent place to raise a family. This Eastern Suburbs icon is super close to the light rail service, some scrumptious cafes, and excellent schools. What’s more, if you want your kids to stay with you when they go to uni, UNSW is just around the corner.
However, convenience comes at a price. As of January 2026, the median house price in Kingsford is around $2.9 million, while the median unit price is approximately $970,000.
Campbelltown
If you want to live in the South West of Sydney, Campbelltown’s your best bet. This suburb features the vibrant Park Central, the beautiful Macarthur Square, and the annual Fisher’s Ghost Festival. What’s more, unlike some other Sydney suburbs, Campbelltown offers a great sense of local community.
Campbelltown is one of the rare suburbs yet to hit the million-dollar price mark. The median house price in Campbelltown is approximately $960,000.
Ashfield
Ashfield is super close to the hub of Sydney, being around nine kilometres from the CBD. This means you’re just a 15 minute train ride from the centre of everything. However, if you’re a car person, don’t fret. Ashfield’s also super close to Parramatta Road.
What’s more, Ashfield has beautiful parks, a strong multicultural community, and a few restaurants that can be considered hidden gems.
While Ashfield’s house prices are unattainable for some, with the median house price being $2.3 million, the price of a unit is comparatively reasonable. The average price of Ashfield units is approximately $870,000.
Concord
Family-friendly, well-maintained, and prestigious. These three qualities define the Inner West suburb of Concord. We’re talking freestanding homes and tranquil units on tree-lined blocks. This suburb also stars wide and spacious streets with plenty of green space. If you want to live in a suburb of Sydney that doesn’t feel like Sydney, Concord could be right for you.
Concord's strong liveability comes at an expensive price. The median house price is $3.2 million. But luckily, the median unit price is still just under a million at $990,000.
Cambridge Park
If you like peace and quiet, then you’d like Cambridge Park. This Western Sydney suburb is known for having a slower pace with gentle cafes and green spaces to walk through. It also has a reputation for being filled with middle-aged people. However, it’s now an up-and-coming spot for families. Cambridge Park has a lot of safe spaces for kids to play and a ton of excellent schools close by.
Like Campbelltown, Cambridge Park is relatively affordable. The median house price is only $1 million.
If You Need Help Moving in Sydney
Moving in Sydney, even to your dream suburb, can be stressful. There are boxes to pack, traffic to endure, and unexpected decisions to act on. Not to mention that normal life doesn’t stop, just because you’re moving.
Such stresses can be heightened if you’re a mum or a dad. It can be difficult to organise a move while a little human is demanding all your attention. At times like these, having a pair of helping hands, like professional Sydney removalists, can make a massive difference.
If this speaks to you, Holloway Removal and Storage is a great team that can help you with your move, no matter where you’re going. They can pack up your furniture, move your most precious belongings, and then unpack all your stuff with ease. With Holloway, you can focus on the fun aspects of moving, and they’ll handle the rest.
