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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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 2025
Schools
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
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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.