Greenwich
NSW 2065 · Lane Cove
5,469 (2021) → 5,565 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Lane Cove local government area (est. 41,494 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Greenwich is a moderate growth suburb in Lane Cove, NSW 2065, about 5km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.13M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 87/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Greenwich has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2065 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.58%), China (2.87%), India (2.34%), New Zealand (2.25%), USA (1.46%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.68%), Cantonese (2.05%), Spanish (1.17%), Hindi (1.06%), Persian ED (0.86%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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 1122 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Greenwich Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1175
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bradfield CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1108
- Royal North Shore Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.1km
- Currambena Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1120
- North Sydney Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1203
- Cammeraygal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1135
- North Sydney Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1144
- Naremburn SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1075
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1176
- Artarmon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1167
- Lane Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1178
- Marist Sisters' College WoolwichSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1101
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, Lane CovePrimary · Independent · 2km
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
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Greenwich
Is Greenwich safe?
Greenwich has a residential safety score of 92/100, 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 1,920 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Greenwich?
In Greenwich, the median house price is $4.13M and the median unit price is $1.01M. Median weekly house rent is $1,200.
How far is Greenwich from Sydney CBD?
Greenwich is about 5.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 28 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Greenwich?
Greenwich has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1175 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Greenwich?
Greenwich has a transport score of 87/100 and 51 bus stops.