Willoughby City Council
Crows Nest
Crows Nest at a glance
Median house
$1,410,000
+15.1% year on year
Median unit
$475,200
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
4,974
Median age 36
About
Welcome to Crows Nest.
Crows Nest is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,410,000
+15.1% over the past year. Median unit price $475,200.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
44%
Renter occupied
54%
At a deeper level
$1,410,000
+15.1% annual growth
$475,200
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
4,974
Median age: 36
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.14%
Based on $1,410,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.02%
Based on $475,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+15.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202644%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +15.1%/yr
2021
$698K
5-year change
+102%
2026
$1.4M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,974
Median age
36
Family households
57%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
415
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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.
100
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Crows Nest.
Local schools for Crows Nest
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
North Sydney Boys High School
North Sydney Girls High School
Anzac Park Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Crows Nest.
- What is the median house price in Crows Nest?
- The median house price in Crows Nest, NSW 2065 is $1,410,000. The median unit price is $475,200. Annual growth is +15.1%.
- What is the Crows Nest postcode?
- Crows Nest is in the 2065 postcode, in NSW, in the Willoughby City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Crows Nest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Crows Nest?
- There are 20 schools serving Crows Nest on this page, including North Sydney Boys High School, North Sydney Girls High School, Anzac Park Public School.
- How walkable is Crows Nest?
- Crows Nest has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Crows Nest?
- Crows Nest is close to Crows Nest Dc, Gore Hill, Cammeray, Naremburn, St Leonards.
- What is the population of Crows Nest?
- Crows Nest has approximately 4,974 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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