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Elizabeth Bay

NSW 2011 · Sydney

4,878 (2021) → 5,257 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)

94
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,878
Population
$961K
Median unit (2025)
88
Safety score
88
Transport score

Elizabeth Bay is a moderate growth suburb in Sydney, NSW 2011, about 2km from Sydney CBD. With a median unit price of $961K, Elizabeth Bay is a predominantly apartment market. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 88/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Elizabeth Bay has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 88/100.

1.9 km
To Sydney CBD
5.0 km
To coast
$935/wk
Median rent (house)
600 m
To nearest station

Demographics

4,878
Population
43
Median age
1.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Sydney LGA population (est. 2025)247,372
Median household income (weekly)$2,116
vs NSW median+14.4%
Bachelor degree or higher69.1%
Born in Australia59.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse10 / 2,845 / 14

Top countries of birth: England (5.8%), New Zealand (4.06%), USA (2.09%), Brazil (1.35%), South Africa (1.15%)

Top languages: Spanish (1.72%), French (1.66%), Portuguese (1.15%), Mandarin (0.9%), German (0.84%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Data not available
Median house (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales
$961K-20.8%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$935 / $750 wk
Rental yield (house)1.3%
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

88
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

4
Break & enter dwelling82/100k
11
Steal from dwelling226/100k
0
Motor vehicle theft0/100k
16
Domestic assault328/100k
1
Robbery21/100k
10
Non-domestic assault205/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 644 (all categories, latest year)13,202 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

94

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

285
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1117 (above the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Vincent's CollegeSecondary · Independent · 0.3kmICSEA 1137
  • Sydney Distance Education High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1029
  • Plunkett Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 952
  • Darlinghurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1148
  • Sydney Grammar School - Edgecliff Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 0.9km
  • SCEGGS DarlinghurstCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1202
  • Glenmore Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1176
  • Ascham SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1203
  • Double Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1137
  • St Mary's Cathedral CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1121
  • Sydney Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1278
  • Conservatorium High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1176

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

88
6Bus
CBD commute (est.)18 min (bus)
Nearest train stationKings Cross (600 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.9°C
Summer max
17.0°C
Winter max
1,213mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

521 in suburbSupermarkets
64411 in suburbCafes/Rest.
845 in suburbParks
302 in suburbPlaygrounds
77423 in suburbPools
590 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
422 in suburbGPs
541 in suburbPharmacies
290 in suburbChildcare
190 in suburbLibraries
3102 in suburbSports fields
81 in suburbVets
Nearest beachRose Bay Beach (3.8 km)
Nearest hospitalSt Vincent's Hospital (1.1 km)
Nearest vet80 m
Nearest airportSydney (9.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

92

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

59
Gyms
15
Leisure centres
4
Public pools
310
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

96

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

84
Parks
1
Nature reserves
286
Bike paths
5
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
4
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

99

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

34
Theatres
12
Cinemas
22
Museums
397
Galleries
19
Libraries
3
Arts centres
56
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.89%
Projected population 20415,980
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Sydney

Rushcutters Bay$3.10M88transportPotts Point$2.80M98transportWoolloomooloo$1.85M89transportDarlinghurst$3.05M89transportSydneyData not available100transportSurry Hills$2.45M96transport

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Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Bay

Is Elizabeth Bay safe?

Elizabeth Bay has a residential safety score of 88/100, 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 13,202 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Elizabeth Bay?

In Elizabeth Bay, the median unit price is $961K. Median weekly house rent is $935.

How far is Elizabeth Bay from Sydney CBD?

Elizabeth Bay is about 1.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 18 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Elizabeth Bay?

Elizabeth Bay has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Elizabeth Bay?

Elizabeth Bay has a transport score of 88/100 and 6 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.