Edgecliff
NSW 2027 · Woollahra
2,499 (2021) → 2,540 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Woollahra local government area (est. 64,569 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Edgecliff is a stable suburb in Woollahra, NSW 2027, about 3km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.71M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 98/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Edgecliff has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2027 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.92%), New Zealand (2.88%), South Africa (2.68%), China (2.2%), USA (1.96%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.28%), Cantonese (1.76%), Spanish (1.32%), French (1.2%), Portuguese (1.2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1114 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ascham SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1217
Nearby (within 10km)
- Double Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1135
- Glenmore Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1176
- Sydney Grammar School - Edgecliff Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 0.7km
- Woollahra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1193
- Paddington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1155
- St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1167
- Darlinghurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1156
- St Vincent's CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1145
- The Scots College ELC campusPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- The Scots College, Ginahgulla Centre campusCombined · Independent · 1.5km
- The Scots College Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.6km
- Sydney Distance Education High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1032
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Edgecliff
Is Edgecliff safe?
Edgecliff has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,643 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Edgecliff?
In Edgecliff, the median house price is $3.71M and the median unit price is $1.38M. Median weekly house rent is $1,500.
How far is Edgecliff from Sydney CBD?
Edgecliff is about 2.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 14 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Edgecliff?
Edgecliff has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1217 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Edgecliff?
Edgecliff has a transport score of 98/100, including 1 train station and 14 bus stops.