Watsons Bay
NSW 2030 · Woollahra
883 (2021) → 869 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Woollahra local government area (est. 64,569 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Watsons Bay is a stable suburb in Woollahra, NSW 2030, about 8km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $7.33M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 53/100, and is right by the coast. Watsons Bay has an overall score of 70/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (7.25%), South Africa (3.06%), New Zealand (2.27%), USA (1.02%), Hong Kong (0.79%)
Top languages: Russian (1.47%), Serbian (0.91%), Arabic (0.57%), Mandarin (0.57%), Greek (0.57%)
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 1133 (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)
- Vaucluse Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1129
- Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred HeartCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1161
- Kambala, Fernbank CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.8km
- KambalaCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1158
- Queenwood, Art and Design CampusCombined · Independent · 3.3km
- McAuley Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1165
- Farmhouse Montessori School, North HeadPrimary · Independent · 3.4km
- Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1187
- Kesser Torah CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1086
- The Scots College ELC campusPrimary · Independent · 3.5km
- QueenwoodCombined · Independent · 3.6kmICSEA 1168
- Queenwood Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.7km
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Watsons Bay
Is Watsons Bay safe?
Watsons Bay has a residential safety score of 66/100, 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 9,060 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Watsons Bay?
In Watsons Bay, the median house price is $7.33M. Median weekly house rent is $2,900.
How far is Watsons Bay from Sydney CBD?
Watsons Bay is about 7.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 35 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Watsons Bay?
Watsons Bay has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Watsons Bay?
Watsons Bay has a transport score of 53/100 and 6 bus stops.