Potts Point
NSW 2011 · Sydney
7,183 (2021) → 7,741 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Potts Point is a moderate growth suburb in Sydney, NSW 2011, about 2km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $6.94M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 98/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Potts Point has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2011 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.83%), New Zealand (4.09%), USA (2.2%), France (1.43%), Thailand (1.27%)
Top languages: Spanish (2.06%), French (1.82%), Mandarin (1.2%), Italian (1.07%), Thai (0.96%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 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 1118 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Vincent's CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1145
Nearby (within 10km)
- Plunkett Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 968
- Sydney Distance Education High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1032
- Conservatorium High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1194
- St Mary's Cathedral CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1125
- SCEGGS DarlinghurstCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1209
- William Street CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.2km
- Darlinghurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1156
- Sydney Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1274
- Sydney Grammar School - Edgecliff Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- Glenmore Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1176
- Double Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1135
- Ascham SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1217
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
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 Potts Point
Is Potts Point safe?
Potts Point has a residential safety score of 55/100, 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 18,293 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Potts Point?
In Potts Point, the median house price is $6.94M and the median unit price is $933K. Median weekly house rent is $925.
How far is Potts Point from Sydney CBD?
Potts Point is about 1.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 12 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Potts Point?
Potts Point has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1145 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Potts Point?
Potts Point has a transport score of 98/100, including 1 train station and 13 bus stops.