Kirribilli
NSW 2061 · North Sydney
3,629 (2021) → 3,847 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the North Sydney local government area (est. 70,680 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kirribilli is a stable suburb in North Sydney, NSW 2061, about 3km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $5.12M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 88/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kirribilli has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.34%), China (3.09%), New Zealand (2.31%), USA (1.85%), India (1.49%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.06%), Cantonese (1.54%), Spanish (1.54%), Italian (1.05%), Korean (0.94%)
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:
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
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 1121 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Aloysius' CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1223
- Loreto KirribilliCombined · IndependentICSEA 1185
- St Aloysius' College Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cameragal Montessori School, Lavender Bay CampusPrimary · Independent · 0.9km
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1185
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Preparatory School, North SydneyPrimary · Independent · 1.3km
- Observatory Hill Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 1.5km
- Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1174
- Wenona SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1183
- Cameragal Montessori School, Neutral Bay CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.6km
- Cameragal Montessori School, North Sydney CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.6km
- Fort Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1103
- Neutral Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1172
- Cameragal Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1168
- Conservatorium High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 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
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
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
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kirribilli
Is Kirribilli safe?
Kirribilli has a residential safety score of 68/100, 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 4,051 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kirribilli?
In Kirribilli, the median house price is $5.12M and the median unit price is $1.46M. Median weekly house rent is $1,650.
How far is Kirribilli from Sydney CBD?
Kirribilli is about 3.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 21 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kirribilli?
Kirribilli has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1204 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kirribilli?
Kirribilli has a transport score of 88/100 and 8 bus stops.