North Sydney
NSW 2060 · North Sydney
8,964 (2021) → 9,812 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the North Sydney local government area (est. 70,680 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
North Sydney is a moderate growth suburb in North Sydney, NSW 2060, about 4km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.25M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is a short drive from the coast. North Sydney has an overall score of 98/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (5.82%), England (5.41%), India (4.59%), New Zealand (2.41%), Hong Kong (1.81%)
Top languages: Mandarin (6.39%), Cantonese (3.19%), Spanish (2%), Hindi (1.73%), Korean (1.48%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
This is a commercial / transport hub with few residents — recorded incidents include visitors and workers, so a per-resident rate and safety score would be misleading. Raw incident counts are shown below.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year):
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Incident-trend chart suppressed for this suburb — its all-category totals don't reflect the small resident base. Raw residential counts are shown above.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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 1123 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- North Sydney Boys High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1192
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1185
- Wenona SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1183
- Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1174
- Cameragal Montessori SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1168
- Marist Catholic College North ShoreCombined · CatholicICSEA 1159
- North Sydney Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1155
- Cammeraygal High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1125
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Preparatory School, North SydneyPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cameragal Montessori School, Lavender Bay CampusPrimary · Independent · 0.7km
- Cameragal Montessori School, North Sydney CampusPrimary · Independent · 0.7km
- Cameragal Montessori School, Neutral Bay CampusPrimary · Independent · 0.8km
- North Sydney Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1197
- Neutral Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1172
- Anzac Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1149
- St Aloysius' College Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- Loreto KirribilliCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1185
- St Aloysius' CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1223
- SCECGS Redlands - Murdoch campusCombined · Independent · 1.8km
- Cammeray Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1167
- SCECGS RedlandsCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1193
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about North Sydney
What are property prices in North Sydney?
In North Sydney, the median house price is $3.25M and the median unit price is $1.25M. Median weekly house rent is $960.
How far is North Sydney from Sydney CBD?
North Sydney is about 4.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 16 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in North Sydney?
North Sydney has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1168 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Sydney?
North Sydney has a transport score of 98/100, including 1 train station and 44 bus stops.