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Mortdale vs Peakhurst

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

MortdalePeakhurst
Active2338
Safety4250
Wealth3422
Value7644
Parks7056
Cafés8230
Transit4758
Green space1466
Active & healthy3040
Schools nearby (OSM)4337
Median rent$420/wk $440/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,500,000$1,650,000
House sales this quarter—45
Population10,74512,079
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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.

Is Mortdale safer than Peakhurst?

Peakhurst scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Mortdale or Peakhurst?

Peakhurst has the lower median house price of the two ($1,650,000 vs $2,500,000).

Should I live in Mortdale or Peakhurst?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Mortdale or Peakhurst.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →