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Waverton

NSW 2060 · North Sydney

2,981 (2021)3,155 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the North Sydney local government area (est. 70,680 residents)

97
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,981
Population
$5.56M
Median house (2026)Low sales volume
81
Safety score
98
Transport score

Waverton is a high growth suburb in North Sydney, NSW 2060, about 4km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $5.56M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 98/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Waverton has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 81/100.

3.8 km
To Sydney CBD
7.7 km
To coast
$1,225/wk
Median rent (house)
180 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

2,981
Population
39
Median age
2.1
Avg household

Age distribution

North Sydney LGA population (est. 2025)70,680
Median household income (weekly)$2,890
vs NSW median+56.2%
Median taxable income (individual)$84,898/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +43%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2060 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher76.2%
Born in Australia59.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse235 / 662 / 432

Top countries of birth: England (6.54%), China (3.32%), Hong Kong (2.18%), New Zealand (1.95%), India (1.85%)

Top languages: Mandarin (4.13%), Cantonese (3.69%), Spanish (1.54%), French (1.17%), Hindi (1.04%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$5.56M
Median house (2026)Low volume: 15 sales in 12 months
$1.46M+6.1%
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,225 / $850 wk
Rental yield (house)1.1%
Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

81
Residential

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:

5
Break & enter dwelling168/100k
6
Steal from dwelling201/100k
2
Motor vehicle theft67/100k
6
Domestic assault201/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
2
Non-domestic assault67/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 62 (all categories, latest year)2,080 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

94

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

330
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1120 (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)

  • SHORE - Sydney Church of England Preparatory School, North SydneyPrimary · Independent · 0.6km
  • SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 1205
  • North Sydney Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1144
  • Cameragal Montessori School, North Sydney CampusPrimary · Independent · 0.8km
  • Cameragal Montessori School, Lavender Bay CampusPrimary · Independent · 1km
  • Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1179
  • Cammeraygal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1135
  • Cameragal Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1179
  • North Sydney Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1203
  • Reddam House North ShoreCombined · Independent · 1.2km
  • Marist Catholic College North ShoreCombined · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1166
  • Wenona SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1187

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

98
1Train
11Bus
CBD commute (est.)16 min (train)
Peak train frequency118/hr
Nearest train stationWaverton (180 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.7% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ≈

Top local industries

Professional, Scientific & Technical
21.8%
Financial & Insurance Services
12.5%
Health Care & Social Assistance
12.4%
Education & Training
8.2%
Public Administration & Safety
5.4%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

25.9°C
Summer max
17.0°C
Winter max
1,213mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

340 in suburbSupermarkets
2337 in suburbCafes/Rest.
13512 in suburbParks
402 in suburbPlaygrounds
61354 in suburbPools
311 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
380 in suburbGPs
331 in suburbPharmacies
250 in suburbChildcare
70 in suburbLibraries
3126 in suburbSports fields
4Vets

In this suburb

5Public toilets
1Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (75/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachObelisk Beach (5.9 km)
Nearest hospitalRoyal North Shore Hospital (2.1 km)
Nearest vet2.2 km
Nearest airportSydney (12.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

95

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

31
Gyms
9
Leisure centres
7
Public pools
312
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

98

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

135
Parks
1
Nature reserves
87
Bike paths
3
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
9
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

99

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

12
Theatres
1
Cinemas
15
Museums
145
Galleries
7
Libraries
1
Arts centres
69
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Places of Worship

36
Christian0 in suburb
4
Muslim0 in suburb
1
Hindu0 in suburb
1
Jewish0 in suburb
1
Other0 in suburb
Total within 3km43
In this suburb0

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

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.43%
Projected population 20413,964
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Waverton

Is Waverton safe?

Waverton has a residential safety score of 81/100, 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 2,080 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Waverton?

In Waverton, the median house price is $5.56M and the median unit price is $1.46M. Median weekly house rent is $1,225.

How far is Waverton from Sydney CBD?

Waverton is about 3.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 16 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Waverton?

Waverton has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Waverton?

Waverton has a transport score of 98/100, including 1 train station and 11 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.