Bobbin Head at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
23.4k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Bobbin Head.
The postcode for Bobbin Head is 2074 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Bobbin Head (2074) sits in the Ku-ring-gai region of NSW.
Bobbin Head has roughly 23,423 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bobbin Head scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bobbin Head's population at 23,423, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
23,423
Median age
44
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$617/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$524/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
23,423
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bobbin Head.
Local schools for Bobbin Head
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Government School Catchment
Ku-ring-gai High School
Turramurra North Public School
Wahroonga Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bobbin Head.
- What is the Bobbin Head postcode?
- Bobbin Head is in the 2074 postcode, in NSW, in the Ku-ring-gai Council region.
- Where is Bobbin Head?
- Bobbin Head is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2074. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Ku-ring-gai Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bobbin Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $617, for units it's $524.
- What schools are in Bobbin Head?
- There are 20 schools serving Bobbin Head on this page, including Ku-ring-gai High School, Turramurra North Public School, St Edmund's College.
- How walkable is Bobbin Head?
- Bobbin Head has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Bobbin Head?
- Bobbin Head is close to North Turramurra, St Ives Chase, North Wahroonga, North St Ives, St Ives.
- What is the population of Bobbin Head?
- The population of Bobbin Head is approximately 23,423 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
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