October 2026 data · Canada Bay · NSW
Russell Lea house prices: median price and growth
- Median house
- $3.25m ▲ +2.4% in 12 months
- Median unit
- $1.10m ▼ −3.1% in 12 months
The median house price in Russell Lea is $3.25m (October 2026), up 2.4% over 12 months. Units have a median of $1.10m, down 3.1% over 12 months. That puts Russell Lea above the typical Sydney suburb ($1.70m) and number 6 of the 10 suburbs around it.
Russell Lea price changes
| Type | Median | 3 mo | 6 mo | 12 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $3.25m | ▼ −2.8% | ▼ −3.1% | ▲ +2.4% |
| Unit | $1.10m | ▼ −6.8% | ▼ −6.0% | ▼ −3.1% |
Changes compare the median with three, six and twelve months earlier. A dash means too few sales for a reliable figure. How these figures are worked out.
Russell Lea compared with nearby suburbs
Suburbs within about 1 km of Russell Lea, dearest house median first. Select a column heading to sort.
| House | Unit | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henley | $6.50m | – | – | – | $1.02m | – | – | – |
| Chiswick | $4.05m | ▼ −1.5% | ▲ +3.2% | ▲ +1.3% | $1.15m | ▼ −1.7% | ▲ +2.7% | ▲ +5.8% |
| Rodd Point | $3.65m | ▲ +1.0% | ▲ +1.4% | ▲ +5.3% | – | – | – | – |
| Abbotsford | $3.50m | ▲ +0.7% | ▲ +1.4% | ▲ +3.4% | $1.36m | ▼ −2.3% | ▼ −3.2% | ▼ −0.4% |
| Haberfield | $3.29m | ▲ +10.1% | ▲ +1.9% | ▲ +12.7% | $655k | ▲ +5.2% | ▲ +2.1% | ▼ −70.5% |
| Russell Lea | $3.25m | ▼ −2.8% | ▼ −3.1% | ▲ +2.4% | $1.10m | ▼ −6.8% | ▼ −6.0% | ▼ −3.1% |
| Wareemba | $3.10m | ▼ −6.8% | ▼ −0.9% | ▲ +6.2% | $1.41m | ▼ −3.6% | ▲ +14.6% | ▲ +7.2% |
| Drummoyne | $2.95m | ▼ −5.0% | ▼ −13.2% | ▼ −10.1% | $1.42m | ▼ −5.7% | ▼ −4.4% | ▲ +2.5% |
| Five Dock | $2.67m | ▼ −4.5% | ▼ −8.5% | ▼ −6.2% | $1.20m | ▼ −1.6% | ▼ −0.8% | ▲ +4.4% |
| Lilyfield | $2.55m | ▼ −1.2% | ▼ −1.2% | ▲ +2.0% | $1.42m | ▼ −12.1% | ▲ +11.4% | ▼ −4.1% |
Living in Russell Lea
From the 2021 ABS Census: Russell Lea against the Canada Bay council area and NSW. Council and state percentages count all their residents; their medians are the middle suburb by population.
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| Figure | Russell Lea | Canada Bay (council) | NSW |
|---|---|---|---|
| People | |||
| Population | 4,920 | 86,721 | 8,072,118 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 | 39 |
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| Born overseas | 27.0% | 39.1% | 29.3% |
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| Median household income | $2,658/wk | $2,354/wk | $1,888/wk |
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| Rented | 25.6% | 37.0% | 32.5% |
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🔒 Age, occupation and ancestry breakdowns for Russell Lea, its council and NSW
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021. More figures, maps and the 2016 Census are in Location Insights.
Crime in Russell Lea
Recorded criminal incidents in the 12 months to June 2026, by offence category, against the 12 months before. Busiest categories first.
| Offence category | 12 months to June 2026 | 12 months before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 50 | 36 | ▲ +14 |
| Assault | 14 | 10 | ▲ +4 |
| Against justice procedures | 9 | 15 | ▼ −6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 5 | ▲ +3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 15 | ▼ −8 |
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR), on ABS suburb boundaries. Every category and month since 1995 is in the Crime Explorer.
Common questions
What is the median house price in Russell Lea?
The median house price in Russell Lea was $3.25m in October 2026, up 2.4% on a year earlier. The typical Sydney suburb median was $1.70m.
What is the median unit price in Russell Lea?
The median unit price in Russell Lea was $1.10m in October 2026, down 3.1% over 12 months.
Is Russell Lea more expensive than nearby suburbs?
Of the 9 neighbouring suburbs with a median house price, 5 are dearer than Russell Lea and 4 are cheaper or the same.
Where does this data come from?
Prices come from REA sales data for October 2026, all bedroom counts, refreshed monthly. Medians cover sales over the past 12 months; changes are shown only where at least 10 homes of that type sold.