Milsons Point vs Potts Point
The verdict
Milsons Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $5.92M versus $6.94M in Potts Point. Potts Point is closer to the coast (5.3 km vs 6.6 km).
Scores
Milsons PointPotts Point
| Milsons Point | Potts Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 97 |
| Transport | 98 | 98 |
| Education | 93 | 92 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Milsons Point | Potts Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,529 | 7,183 |
| Median age | 44 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,267 | $2,054 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 72.4% | 61.6% |
| Born in Australia | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 1.4 |
Growth: Milsons Point Moderate Growth · Potts Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Milsons Point | Potts Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $5.92M | $6.94M |
| Median unit price | $2.25M | $933K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,075 | $925 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Milsons Point | Potts Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 158 | 111 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 40 | 97 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 79 | 599 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,203 | 18,293 |
Milsons Point is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Milsons Point | Potts Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,145 |
See the full school list on each profile: Milsons Point · Potts Point
Transport
| Milsons Point | Potts Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 98 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 14 | 12 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 150 m | 870 m |
Liveability
| Milsons Point | Potts 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 | 2 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 80 |
| Parks | 5 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.9 km | 1.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Milsons Point | Potts Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,529 | 7,183 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,768 | 7,741 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,260 | 8,805 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.28% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Milsons Point or Potts Point?
Milsons Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $5.92M versus $6.94M.
Which has better public transport, Milsons Point or Potts Point?
Milsons Point and Potts Point have similar transport scores.
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