Point Piper
NSW 2027 · Woollahra
1,334 (2021) → 1,387 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Woollahra local government area (est. 64,569 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Point Piper is a moderate growth suburb in Woollahra, NSW 2027, about 4km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $31.50M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 74/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Point Piper has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.47%), China (3.97%), New Zealand (2.85%), South Africa (2.7%), USA (1.95%)
Top languages: Mandarin (5.17%), Cantonese (2.1%), Italian (1.35%), Russian (1.35%), Greek (1.27%)
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 1122 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cranbrook SchoolSecondary · Independent · 0.5kmICSEA 1178
- The Scots CollegeCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1159
- The Scots College, Ginahgulla Centre campusCombined · Independent · 1km
- Cranbrook Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.4km
- Double Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1137
- The Scots College Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred HeartCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1161
- The Scots College ELC campusPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
- Kambala, Fernbank CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Rose Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1156
- McAuley Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1165
- KambalaCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1158
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Point Piper
Is Point Piper safe?
Point Piper has a residential safety score of 59/100, 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 4,198 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Point Piper?
In Point Piper, the median house price is $31.50M and the median unit price is $6.74M. Median weekly house rent is $1,750.
How far is Point Piper from Sydney CBD?
Point Piper is about 4.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 25 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Point Piper?
Point Piper has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Point Piper?
Point Piper has a transport score of 74/100 and 3 bus stops.