McMahons Point vs Milsons Point
The verdict
McMahons Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.35M versus $5.92M in Milsons Point. Milsons Point rates higher for transport (98 vs 88). Milsons Point has a shorter estimated CBD commute (14 vs 21 min).
Scores
| McMahons Point | Milsons Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 97 |
| Transport | 88 | 98 |
| 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
| McMahons Point | Milsons Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,315 | 2,529 |
| Median age | 44 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,568 | $3,267 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 74.5% | 72.4% |
| Born in Australia | 60.9% | 42.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Growth: McMahons Point Moderate Growth · Milsons Point Moderate Growth
Property
| McMahons Point | Milsons Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.35M | $5.92M |
| Median unit price | $1.20M | $2.30M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $960 | $1,650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| McMahons Point | Milsons Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 158 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 40 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 216 | 79 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,592 | 4,191 |
McMahons Point and Milsons Point are commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| McMahons Point | Milsons Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: McMahons Point · Milsons Point
Transport
| McMahons Point | Milsons Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 14 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 580 m | 150 m |
Liveability
| McMahons Point | Milsons Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 13 | 20 |
| Parks | 11 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 31 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.3 km | 6.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.2 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.6 km | 5.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| McMahons Point | Milsons Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,315 | 2,529 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,534 | 2,768 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,984 | 3,260 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.29% | 2.28% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, McMahons Point or Milsons Point?
McMahons Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.35M versus $5.92M.
Which has better public transport, McMahons Point or Milsons Point?
Milsons Point has the higher transport score (McMahons Point 88/100 vs Milsons Point 98/100).
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