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 $4.00M 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
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 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
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 1139
Nearby (within 10km)
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, CastlecragPrimary · Independent · 1km
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1159
- Castle Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1169
- Willoughby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1146
- Willoughby Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1147
- Killarney Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1161
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Preparatory School, NorthbridgePrimary · Independent · 2km
- St Philip Neri Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1177
- Northbridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1164
- Killarney Heights High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1126
- Roseville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1172
- Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1150
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 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 $4.00M. Median weekly house rent is $1,400.
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 1139 (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.