MIDDLE COVE

Sydney North
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House Median
This suburb $3,574,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,526,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 1,206
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 14.2%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 1,327
Density 1,281.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney North
State New South Wales

MIDDLE COVE Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $3,574,000
House Sales Volume 62 sales
Unit Median $1,526,000
Unit Sales Volume 39 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $1,200/wk
2 Bed Unit $750/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

MIDDLE COVE Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 1,206 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.18x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

MIDDLE COVE 1,206/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

MIDDLE COVE has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

MIDDLE COVE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

1,327
Total Population
1,281
people/km² density
14.2%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
467 people
35.2%
2
Australia
408 people
30.8%
3
China
189 people
14.2%
4
Ireland
164 people
12.4%
5
Scotland
150 people
11.3%

Transport

12.3 km
to Sydney CBD
22 min
drive to CBD
53 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools (1)

Independent (1)

Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School

Details
59.4 score K-12 Co-ed

MIDDLE COVE Neighbouring Suburbs

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

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About MIDDLE COVE

Middle Cove is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 12.3km from CBD, about 53 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 1,327 with a density of 1281 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,574,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,526,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, independent school Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School has 20.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1206 per 100,000, 0.18x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 35.19%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (30.75%) and Chinese (14.24%), notable Chinese community.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Middle Cove has a house median of $3,574,000 and unit median of $1,526,000. Property prices are significantly above Sydney median, a premium residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Middle Cove has a crime rate of 1206 per 100,000, which is 0.18x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Mercy Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 149 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 77.8 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, 2024 HSC results: 20 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 59.4.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Middle Cove has a population of 1,327, with Chinese comprising 14.20%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (35.19%), Aust (30.75%), Chinese (14.24%), Irish (12.36%), Scottish (11.30%).

Middle Cove is approximately 12.3km from Sydney CBD, about 22 minutes by car or 53 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.