What to know about Redfern
Local knowledge, each fact with a link to where it comes from.
At the 2021 Census, 68.1% of Redfern's occupied private dwellings were flats or apartments, 28.6% were semi-detached, terrace or townhouses and 1.4% were separate houses.
61.9% of Redfern households rented their home at the 2021 Census, 42.4% were lone-person households and households averaged 1.9 people.
The City of Sydney's Neighbourhood On-Street Parking Policy makes households in a residential flat building approved since 8 May 1996 (former South Sydney), 1 May 2000 (former Sydney City Council) or 12 May 2014 (City of Sydney) ineligible for visitor parking permits, as are households with an on-site visitor parking space.
Old terraces, newer blocks
Redfern is a mix of terraces and apartment buildings. At the 2021 Census 68.1% of homes were flats or apartments and 28.6% were semi-detached, terrace or townhouses; only 1.4% were separate houses (ABS). Households are small, at 1.9 people on average, and 42.4% were people living alone. A one-person flat or studio often suits a small move rather than a full house truck.
61.9% of Redfern households rent. If you are leaving a rental, tell the removalist the date the keys go back and whether you need to be out before an inspection.
Check your building before counting on a permit
Not every Redfern household can get a City of Sydney visitor parking permit. The City's Neighbourhood On-Street Parking Policy excludes households in a residential flat building approved since 8 May 1996 (former South Sydney), 1 May 2000 (former Sydney City Council) or 12 May 2014 (City of Sydney), and households with an on-site visitor parking space (City of Sydney). If your building is newer, ask the building manager about the loading dock or visitor bay instead, and look for a loading zone nearby. The exclusion is aimed at residential flat buildings, so a terrace may still qualify, but check before moving day.
Moving into Redfern rather than out? The same rule applies at the new address, so check both ends. Then request a quote with the parking you have found at each.
Common questions
Can I get a visitor parking permit for the removal truck in Redfern?
Only if your household is eligible. Under the City of Sydney's policy, households in residential flat buildings approved since the dates the policy sets, and households with an on-site visitor space, are not eligible.
My Redfern building is new. Where can the truck park?
Ask the building manager whether the loading dock or a visitor bay can be booked for the move, and check the signs for the nearest loading zone.
What should I tell a removalist about a small Redfern move?
List what you are moving, the floor you are on, whether there are stairs or a lift and where the truck can stop. A one-bedroom or studio load may only need a small truck.