Kirribilli vs Lavender Bay
The verdict
Lavender Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $5.03M versus $5.12M in Kirribilli. Kirribilli has a shorter estimated CBD commute (21 vs 22 min).
Scores
KirribilliLavender Bay
| Kirribilli | Lavender Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 94 |
| Transport | 88 | 88 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kirribilli | Lavender Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,629 | 870 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,267 | $2,379 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.5% | 73.4% |
| Born in Australia | 53.7% | 59.4% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Growth: Kirribilli Stable · Lavender Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Kirribilli | Lavender Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $5.12M | $5.03M |
| Median unit price | $1.46M | $1.27M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,650 | $960 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kirribilli | Lavender Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 165 | 460 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 110 | 115 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 165 | 345 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,051 | 4,138 |
Lavender Bay is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kirribilli | Lavender Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,204 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Kirribilli · Lavender Bay
Transport
| Kirribilli | Lavender Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 430 m | 280 m |
Liveability
| Kirribilli | Lavender Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 29 | 20 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 6.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.0 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.6 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Kirribilli | Lavender Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,629 | 870 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,847 | 952 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,842 | 1,121 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.47% | 2.28% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Kirribilli or Lavender Bay?
Lavender Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $5.03M versus $5.12M.
Which has better public transport, Kirribilli or Lavender Bay?
Kirribilli and Lavender Bay have similar transport scores.
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