Kangaroo Point
NSW 2224 · Sutherland Shire
602 (2021) → 608 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kangaroo Point is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2224, about 18km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.50M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 58/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kangaroo Point has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (11.96%), Greece (2.82%), Hong Kong (2.49%), Lebanon (1.5%), North Macedonia (1.5%)
Top languages: Mandarin (13.29%), Greek (10.63%), Arabic (8.14%), Cantonese (7.31%), Macedon (5.32%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1059 (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)
- Sylvania Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1061
- Bald Face Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1113
- Oyster Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1095
- Sylvania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1040
- Kareela Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1100
- Aspect South East Sydney School, KareelaPrimary · Independent · 1.7km
- Sylvania High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1038
- Connells Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1092
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster BayPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1129
- Bates Drive SchoolCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1016
- Mater Dei Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1111
- Como Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1079
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
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kangaroo Point
Is Kangaroo Point safe?
Kangaroo Point 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 1,329 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kangaroo Point?
In Kangaroo Point, the median house price is $3.50M. Median weekly house rent is $950.
How far is Kangaroo Point from Sydney CBD?
Kangaroo Point is about 17.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 65 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kangaroo Point?
Kangaroo Point has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kangaroo Point?
Kangaroo Point has a transport score of 58/100 and 1 bus stops.