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Sydney can be a fantastic city to raise a family.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n That said, it can also be an\u00a0expensive city to live in terms of housing<\/a>.<\/p>\n You may need a bigger budget to shop for property in Sydney than in other Australian cities, but if you look carefully, you can find some affordable suburbs to suit a family lifestyle.<\/p>\n Whether you have toddlers or teens, safety is the top priority for many parents, so we\u2019ve made a point of focusing on crime and safety in this list.<\/p>\n While Sydney is generally a safe city by global standards and is ranked the fifth safest city in the world by The Economist, there are some higher-crime areas that families might choose to avoid.<\/p>\n For working parents, the city commute can also be a big factor \u2013 especially if both parents are travelling into the CBD each day.<\/p>\n Proximity to childcare centres and good schools will weigh heavily in decision-making, as will access to open spaces such as parks and sporting fields.<\/p>\n Parents of older kids at high school or university will be keen to ensure they have access to safe and reliable public transport routes.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve put together a list of some of the best suburbs in Sydney for families, to help you narrow down your choice:<\/p>\n Postcode: 2112<\/strong><\/p>\n Location: Around 35-minutes drive west of the CBD<\/strong><\/p>\n There are plenty of sporting fields, bike tracks and parks, and you\u2019ll even find sandy areas and rock pools to delight the younger ones.<\/p>\n Putney Park is popular for barbeques and birthday parties, and there is a public school and kindergarten within the suburb.<\/p>\n It\u2019s ideally placed for commuting parents too, whether you\u2019re headed into the CBD or over towards the western employment hubs at Parramatta and Penrith.<\/p>\n The very low crime rate of 19 crimes per 1,000 properties is around half the average for the rest of New South Wales, making Putney a super-safe spot to live.<\/p>\n Postcode: 2145<\/strong><\/p>\n Location: Around a 50-minutes drive west of the CBD<\/strong><\/p>\n For a start, there are more flexible housing options available at various price points \u2013 a house is likely to set you back in excess of $1 million, but you can pick up a three-bedroom unit for under $650,000.<\/p>\n The commute is around 45-50 minutes into the city, and there are a number of excellent schools to choose from.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also home to Westmead Children\u2019s Hospital, one of the best children\u2019s health facilities in the country.<\/p>\n The crime rate in Westmead is 34 crimes per 1,000 properties, which is lower than the New South Wales average of 38.<\/p>\n Postcode: 2119<\/strong><\/p>\n Location: Around 40-minutes drive north-west of the CBD<\/strong><\/p>\n There are plenty of great schools to choose from in Beecroft and surrounding areas, and Beecroft Public School in particular stands out as an exceptional place for kids to learn and thrive.<\/p>\n Beecroft offers a delicate balance between bustling excitement and relaxed, green spaces, and there are a number of small parks and playgrounds to enjoy.<\/p>\n Above all, the suburb has that genuine community atmosphere some of us remember from our own childhoods.<\/p>\n A property here doesn\u2019t come cheap, however, with three-bedroom homes averaging around $1.6 million.<\/p>\n Postcode: 2223<\/strong><\/p>\n If your kids love parks, big thrills and getting dirty, Oatley is the suburb for you!<\/p>\n There are some truly amazing parks here, including Oatley Park with its adventure playground, flying foxes and super-scary slides.<\/p>\n Georges River College has a senior campus here, and there are also two public primary schools and a Catholic school.<\/p>\n The suburb is dominated by owner-occupiers and families, and the crime rate is just 17 incidents per 1,000 households.<\/p>\n City workers have a relatively reasonable 45-minute commute, and there are plenty of homes on larger blocks with room for backyards and off-street parking \u2013 a goldmine for inner-city families.<\/p>\n Postcode: 2131<\/strong><\/p>\n A slightly busier suburb, for those families who enjoy more hustle and bustle, is Ashfield, in the inner west.<\/p>\n There are a number of excellent public and private schools in Ashfield and the surrounding areas, including Trinity Grammar and St Vincent\u2019s College, making it a sought-after suburb in Sydney for families.<\/p>\n The CBD is just 8km away, making it great for parents travelling to work, and the express train makes the journey even faster.<\/p>\n The crime rate in Ashfield is 23 incidents per 1,000 properties, which is much safer than the Sydney average.<\/p>\n Postcode: 2076<\/strong><\/p>\n Location: Around 1-hour drive west of the CBD<\/strong><\/p>\n By Sydney standards, Normanhurst is an affordable suburb for families to secure a slice of real estate.<\/p>\n The median house price for a three-bedroom home is $1.32 million, and the suburb is made up of around 80 per cent owner-occupiers.<\/p>\n The CBD is a one-hour commute by train, and with just 18 crimes per 1,000 homes, it\u2019s considered very safe.<\/p>\n While there aren\u2019t as many options for shopping or dining as in other areas, the trade-off is that Normanhurst is a relatively quiet, green spot.<\/p>\n Normanhurst Boys\u2019 High School is here, a selective-entry school for highly academic kids, and there\u2019s also a Catholic girls\u2019 school, Loreto Normanhurst.<\/p>\n There are also many great schools in nearby areas.<\/p>\n Postcode: 2075<\/strong><\/p>\n Location: Around 35 minutes drive north-west of the CBD<\/strong><\/p>\n There are national parks all around, and the beach is quite close too.<\/p>\n If your kids are animal lovers, they\u2019ll be able to spot gorgeous native birds and possums as they trek about.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a mixed-retail shopping centre and plenty of community events to get involved in, and when it comes to schools, you couldn\u2019t ask for more \u2013 three public primary schools, a high school, Catholic girls\u2019 school Brigidine College, and the Preparatory campus of Sydney Grammar are all here.<\/p>\n Another safe option with just 16 crimes per 1,000 homes, parents can be reassured St Ives is a great place to bring up their children.<\/p>\n Postcode: 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n Location: Around 20 minutes drive east of the CBD<\/strong><\/p>\n Waverley is a popular family-friend spot in Sydney\u2019s eastern suburbs, with a price tag to reflect its popularity.<\/p>\n The median price for three-bedroom family homes is over $2.3 million here, while even a unit will set you back around $1.2 million.<\/p>\n There are two public primary schools, an independent boys\u2019 college, and Catholic options for both primary and high school all within the suburb, and it\u2019s just a stone\u2019s throw from Bondi.<\/p>\n When the kids aren\u2019t at school, Waverley Park will be their favourite place to hang out.<\/p>\n It has one of the biggest slides in Sydney, and there are also plenty of sports facilities and cafes to cater to other interests.<\/p>\n Parents who commute may be better off hopping on the bus, as car traffic can be painfully slow out of Waverley.<\/p>\n The crime rate is excellent though \u2013 just 18 incidents per 1,000 properties.<\/p>\n Postcode: 2066<\/strong><\/p>\n Location: Around 25 minutes drive north-east of the CBD<\/strong><\/p>\n The catch? You\u2019ll need a spare $2.8 million if you\u2019re looking for a four-bedroom house here.<\/p>\n Young hipsters shy away from the area because of its boring reputation, but it\u2019s exactly that which draws families to Lane Cove.<\/p>\n And it\u2019s certainly not a dull place to be if you have youngsters to entertain, with an aquatic centre, libraries and plenty of play equipment, even in shopping precincts.<\/p>\n The crime rate in Lane Cove is just 19 crimes per 1,000 homes, and there are a number of childcare and primary school options to choose from.<\/p>\n Postcode: 2076<\/strong><\/p>\n Location: Around 50 minutes drive north-east of the CBD<\/strong><\/p>\n Surrounded by national parks with an abundance of great schools, Wahroonga tops our list of safe, fun family suburbs in Sydney.<\/p>\n Wahroonga is leafy, quiet and full of families, with loads of childcare centres around to cater to the younger ones.<\/p>\n \u00a0There are great parks for the kids and cafes for parents, but this amazing package does come with a hefty price tag \u2013 a four-bedroom home will set you back close to $2 million.<\/p>\n More than 80 per cent of Wahroonga\u2019s residents are owner-occupiers, and with just 18 crimes reported per 1,000 properties, it\u2019s extremely safe for families.<\/p>\n Whether you prefer the bustling city atmosphere or a more laid-back, leafy lifestyle in the suburbs, there\u2019s a safe spot for every family in Sydney.<\/p>\n ALSO READ:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Top 10 Safest Suburbs in Sydney<\/a><\/p>\n The 10 best beach suburbs in Sydney<\/a><\/p>\n These suburbs joined the million-dollar club in Sydney<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"Sydney\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.propertyupdate.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/sydney-1-300x225.jpg\")
Not only is it home to some of the country\u2019s best schools and beaches, but there\u2019s also a world of entertainment right on your doorstep.<\/p>\nPutney<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Putney is a popular place to raise kids, especially if you\u2019re an outdoors-loving family.<\/p>\nWestmead\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Attractive due to its affordability and amenities, Westmead is an excellent suburb for families on a tighter budget.<\/p>\nBeecroft\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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With just 15 crimes per 1,000 households, parents can be reassured that Beecroft is a very safe place to live.<\/p>\nOatley\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Location: Around 45 minutes\u2019 drive south-west of the CBD<\/strong><\/p>\nAshfield\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Location: Around 25-minutes drive west of the CBD<\/strong><\/p>\nNormanhurst\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
St Ives\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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St Ives is another great spot for families who need to live in Sydney for work or school but still enjoy getting outdoors and connecting with nature.<\/p>\nWaverley\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s easy to understand why: this suburb is sandwiched between Double Bay, Bellevue Hill and Bondi Junction, so it\u2019s close to some of the most expensive homes in not just Sydney, but all of Australia!<\/p>\nLane Cove\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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If a village atmosphere, 10 minutes from the CBD, with more than 50 parks and playgrounds to occupy the kids at weekends sounds good to you, Lane Cove could be the perfect suburb for your family.<\/p>\nWahroonga\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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There are two public primary schools and a swathe of private and Catholic primary and high school options, including Knox Grammar and the exclusive K-12 girls\u2019 school, Abbotsleigh.<\/p>\n