North Sydney vs Wollstonecraft
The verdict
North Sydney is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.54M versus $4.91M in Wollstonecraft. North Sydney is closer to the coast (6.7 km vs 7.9 km).
Scores
North SydneyWollstonecraft
| North Sydney | Wollstonecraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 98 |
| Transport | 98 | 98 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Sydney | Wollstonecraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,964 | 8,115 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,405 | $2,639 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.1% | 75.3% |
| Born in Australia | 46.9% | 56.4% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: North Sydney Moderate Growth · Wollstonecraft High Growth
Property
| North Sydney | Wollstonecraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.54M | $4.91M |
| Median unit price | $1.22M | $1.36M |
| House price YoY | 40.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,225 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Sydney | Wollstonecraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 33 | 86 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 100 | 12 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 234 | 111 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,663 | 1,454 |
North Sydney is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Sydney | Wollstonecraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 7 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,174 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: North Sydney · Wollstonecraft
Transport
| North Sydney | Wollstonecraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 98 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 17 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 530 m | 320 m |
Liveability
| North Sydney | Wollstonecraft | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 88 | 1 |
| Parks | 17 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 37 | 21 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.7 km | 7.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.1 km | 4.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.9 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| North Sydney | Wollstonecraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,964 | 8,115 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,812 | 8,590 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,554 | 10,790 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.29% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, North Sydney or Wollstonecraft?
North Sydney is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.54M versus $4.91M.
Which has better public transport, North Sydney or Wollstonecraft?
North Sydney and Wollstonecraft have similar transport scores.
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