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Mortlake vs Putney

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. Mortlake scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.

MortlakePutney
Active1276
Safety4963
Wealth5485
Value4556
Parks6094
Cafés1366
Transit8569
Green space6266
Active & healthy3866
Schools nearby (OSM)5835
Median rent$560/wk $700/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$3,320,000$2,853,000
House sales this quarter—52
Population1,9544,097
Full profile Mortlake in full Putney 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.

Is Mortlake safer than Putney?

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

Which is cheaper, Mortlake or Putney?

Putney has the lower median house price of the two ($2,853,000 vs $3,320,000).

Should I live in Mortlake or Putney?

Mortlake scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Mortlake or Putney.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →