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Petersham NSW 2049

The size of Petersham is approximately 1.3 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering nearly 5.5% of total area. The population of Petersham in 2016 was 8116 people. By 2021 the population was 8200 showing a population growth of 1.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Petersham is 30-39 years. Households in Petersham are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Petersham work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 47.70% of the homes in Petersham were owner-occupied compared with 47.30% in 2016.

Petersham has 5,108 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Petersham have seen a 38.60% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 37.95% increase. As at 28 February 2026:

• The median value for Houses in Petersham is $2,301,670 while the median value for Units is $1,039,803.
• Houses have a median rent of $835 while Units have a median rent of $660.