CROWS NEST

Sydney North
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House Median
This suburb $3,365,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,188,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 6,836
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 10.9%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 4,974
Density 6,526.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney North
State New South Wales

CROWS NEST Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $3,365,000
House Sales Volume 33 sales
Unit Median $1,188,000
Unit Sales Volume 196 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $968/wk
3 Bed House $1,500/wk
2 Bed Unit $900/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,230/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

CROWS NEST Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Near Average
Crime rate: 6,836 per 100,000 Near NSW average (6,635)
1.03x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

CROWS NEST 6,836/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

CROWS NEST has a crime rate above the NSW average. It's recommended to be mindful of personal and property security, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep valuables secured.

CROWS NEST Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

4,974
Total Population
6,526
people/km² density
10.9%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
1,635 people
32.9%
2
Australia
1,219 people
24.5%
3
Ireland
621 people
12.5%
4
China
544 people
10.9%
5
Scotland
516 people
10.4%

Transport

8.8 km
to Sydney CBD
17 min
drive to CBD
23 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (1)

Selective (1)

North Sydney Girls High School

Details
94.4 score Year 7-12 Girls

CROWS NEST Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 5 neighbouring suburbs

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About CROWS NEST

Crows Nest is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 8.8km from CBD, about 23 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 4,974 with a density of 6526 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,365,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,188,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, selective school North Sydney Girls High School has 549.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 6836 per 100,000, 1.03x the NSW average, safety level close to NSW average.

Demographics: English comprises 32.87%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (24.51%) and Irish (12.49%), Chinese comprises 10.94%, notable Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Crows Nest has a house median of $3,365,000 and unit median of $1,188,000. Property prices are about 50% above Sydney median, a quality residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Crows Nest has a crime rate of 6836 per 100,000, which is 1.03x the NSW average (6635). Close to NSW average, moderate safety.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Selective schools: North Sydney Girls High School, 2024 HSC results: 549 Distinguished Achievers, 42 All Rounders, 15 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course, AU Guide Score 94.4. Catholic schools: Marist Catholic College North Shore, 2024 HSC results: 123 Distinguished Achievers, 5 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 76.5 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Wenona School, 2024 HSC results: 322 Distinguished Achievers, 11 All Rounders, 13 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course, AU Guide Score 91.7 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Crows Nest has a population of 4,974, with Chinese comprising 10.90%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (32.87%), Aust (24.51%), Irish (12.49%), Chinese (10.94%), Scottish (10.37%).

Crows Nest is approximately 8.8km from Sydney CBD, about 17 minutes by car or 23 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the Metro North West & Bankstown Line line(s). Close to city centre, very convenient commute.