Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.7 km apart, on the same open data. Five Dock scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.
| Five Dock | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 72 | 27 |
| Safety | 29 | 79 |
| Wealth | 53 | 71 |
| Value | 36 | 90 |
| Parks | 40 | 4 |
| Cafés | 82 | 50 |
| Transit | 68 | 59 |
| Green space | 54 | 10 |
| Active & healthy | 67 | 31 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 94 | 61 |
| Median rent | $570/wk | $520/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $3,358,000 | $3,358,000 |
| Population | 9,823 | 4,920 |
| Full profile | Five Dock in full | Russell Lea in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Russell Lea scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Five Dock and Russell Lea have the same median house price.
Five Dock scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Five Dock or Russell Lea.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →