Northern Beaches Council

Cottage Point

NSW2084

Cottage Point at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

96

Median age 60

The brief

What to know about Cottage Point.

The postcode for Cottage Point is 2084 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.

Cottage Point (2084) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.

Cottage Point has roughly 96 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Cottage Point scores 2/100 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, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 7 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Cottage Point's population at 96, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

96

Median age

60

Family households

67%

Lone person

28%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$600/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$607/wk

Owner occupied

65%

Renter occupied

21%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

96

Median age: 60

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

6

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Other offences3 (50.0%)
Drug offences1 (16.7%)
Malicious damage to property1 (16.7%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1 (16.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Cottage Point.

Local schools for Cottage Point

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Government School Catchment

Cowan Public School

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Berowra Public School

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Wideview 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

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Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Cottage Point.

What is the Cottage Point postcode?
Cottage Point is in the 2084 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
Where is Cottage Point?
Cottage Point is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2084. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
What is the average rent in Cottage Point?
The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $607.
What schools are in Cottage Point?
There are 17 schools serving Cottage Point on this page, including Cowan Public School, Berowra Public School, Pacific Berowra Christian School.
How walkable is Cottage Point?
Cottage Point has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Cottage Point?
Cottage Point is close to Akuna Bay, Cowan, Berowra, Berowra Heights, Duffys Forest.
What is the population of Cottage Point?
The population of Cottage Point is approximately 96 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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