Neutral Bay
NSW 2089 · North Sydney
10,090 (2021) → 10,697 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.
Neutral Bay is a stable suburb in North Sydney, NSW 2089, about 4km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.82M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 85/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Neutral Bay has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 99/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.46%), New Zealand (2.66%), China (2.59%), India (1.73%), South Africa (1.72%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.44%), Cantonese (1.72%), Spanish (1.65%), Japan (1.51%), Portuguese (0.95%)
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 1126 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Neutral Bay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1172
- Cameragal Montessori School, Neutral Bay CampusPrimary · Independent
- Cameragal Montessori School, North Sydney CampusPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wenona SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 1183
- SCECGS Redlands - Murdoch campusCombined · Independent · 0.9km
- SCECGS RedlandsCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1193
- Cameragal Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1168
- Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1174
- North Sydney Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1192
- Marist Catholic College North ShoreCombined · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1159
- Anzac Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1149
- Cameragal Montessori School, Lavender Bay CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.3km
- North Sydney Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1155
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1185
- St Aloysius' College Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.4km
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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 Neutral Bay
Is Neutral Bay safe?
Neutral Bay has a residential safety score of 99/100, 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 3,271 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Neutral Bay?
In Neutral Bay, the median house price is $2.82M and the median unit price is $1.25M. Median weekly house rent is $1,350.
How far is Neutral Bay from Sydney CBD?
Neutral Bay is about 4.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 25 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Neutral Bay?
Neutral Bay has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1172 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Neutral Bay?
Neutral Bay has a transport score of 85/100 and 37 bus stops.