Middle Cove
NSW 2068 · Willoughby
1,327 (2021) → 1,339 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Willoughby local government area (est. 82,062 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Middle Cove is a stable suburb in Willoughby, NSW 2068, about 9km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.33M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 79/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Middle Cove has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2068 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (5.73%), England (4.9%), New Zealand (2.79%), Hong Kong (2.49%), South Africa (1.81%)
Top languages: Cantonese (5.88%), Mandarin (4.37%), Japan (1.28%), Italian (1.21%), French (0.9%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 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 1135 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1148
Nearby (within 10km)
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, CastlecragPrimary · Independent · 1km
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1161
- Castle Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1167
- Willoughby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1143
- Willoughby Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1152
- Killarney Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1150
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Preparatory School, NorthbridgePrimary · Independent · 2km
- St Philip Neri Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1170
- Northbridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1181
- Killarney Heights High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1132
- Roseville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1172
- Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1144
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
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Middle Cove
Is Middle Cove safe?
Middle Cove 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 1,055 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Middle Cove?
In Middle Cove, the median house price is $4.33M. Median weekly house rent is $1,500.
How far is Middle Cove from Sydney CBD?
Middle Cove is about 8.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 39 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Middle Cove?
Middle Cove has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1148 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Middle Cove?
Middle Cove has a transport score of 79/100 and 17 bus stops.