NORTH SYDNEY

Sydney North
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House Median
This suburb $3,300,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,290,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 5,879
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 13.3%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 8,964
Density 6,076.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney North
State New South Wales

NORTH SYDNEY Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $3,300,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $1,290,000
Unit Sales Volume 99 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit $950/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,450/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

NORTH SYDNEY Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 5,879 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.89x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

NORTH SYDNEY 5,879/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

NORTH SYDNEY 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.

NORTH SYDNEY Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

8,964
Total Population
6,076
people/km² density
13.3%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
2,462 people
27.5%
2
Australia
1,613 people
18.0%
3
China
1,188 people
13.3%
4
Ireland
976 people
10.9%
5
Scotland
751 people
8.4%

Transport

6.2 km
to Sydney CBD
14 min
drive to CBD
17 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (6)

Selective (1)

North Sydney Boys High School

Details
95.2 score Year 7-12 Boys

Independent (3)

Wenona School

Details
91.7 score K-12 Girls

SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School

Details
91.0 score K-12 Boys

Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College

Details
82.7 score Year 7-12 Girls

Public (1)

Cammeraygal High School

Details
82.1 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

Catholic (1)

Marist Catholic College North Shore

Details
76.5 score K-12 Co-ed

NORTH SYDNEY Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 9 neighbouring suburbs

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About NORTH SYDNEY

North Sydney is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 6.2km from CBD, about 17 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 8,964 with a density of 6076 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,300,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,290,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Cammeraygal High School has 142 Distinguished Achievers; selective school North Sydney Boys High School has 663; Catholic school Marist Catholic College North Shore has 123; independent school SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School has 465.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5879 per 100,000, 0.89x the NSW average, a safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 27.47%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (17.99%) and Chinese (13.25%), notable Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), North Sydney has a house median of $3,300,000 and unit median of $1,290,000. Property prices are about 50% above Sydney median, a quality residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), North Sydney has a crime rate of 5879 per 100,000, which is 0.89x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.

Government schools: Cammeraygal High School, 2024 HSC results: 142 Distinguished Achievers, 8 All Rounders, 3 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 82.1. Selective schools: North Sydney Boys High School, 2024 HSC results: 663 Distinguished Achievers, 71 All Rounders, 14 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course, AU Guide Score 95.2. Catholic schools: Marist Catholic College North Shore, 2024 HSC results: 123 Distinguished Achievers, 5 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 76.5. 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.

According to ABS 2021 Census, North Sydney has a population of 8,964, with Chinese comprising 13.30%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (27.47%), Aust (17.99%), Chinese (13.25%), Irish (10.89%), Scottish (8.38%).

North Sydney is approximately 6.2km from Sydney CBD, about 14 minutes by car or 17 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the Metro North West & Bankstown Line, T1 North Shore & Western Line; T9 Northern Line line(s). Close to city centre, very convenient commute.