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 $3.54M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 11 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2060 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
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 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 1123 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1205
- North Sydney Boys High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1195
- Wenona SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1187
- Cameragal Montessori SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1179
- Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1179
- Marist Catholic College North ShoreCombined · CatholicICSEA 1166
- North Sydney Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1144
- Cammeraygal High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1135
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Preparatory School, North SydneyPrimary · Independent
- Cameragal Montessori School, North Sydney CampusPrimary · Independent
- Reddam House North ShoreCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cameragal Montessori School, Lavender Bay CampusPrimary · Independent · 0.7km
- Cameragal Montessori School, Neutral Bay CampusPrimary · Independent · 0.8km
- North Sydney Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1203
- Neutral Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1169
- Anzac Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1147
- St Aloysius' College Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- Loreto KirribilliCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1189
- St Aloysius' CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1223
- SCECGS Redlands - Murdoch campusCombined · Independent · 1.8km
- Cammeray Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1168
- SCECGS RedlandsCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1190
- Naremburn SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1075
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
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 · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
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 $3.54M and the median unit price is $1.22M. Median weekly house rent is $1,225.
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 11 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1174 (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.