CROWS NEST
CROWS NEST Property Overview
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North Sydney Girls High School
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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.