Crows Nest at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
4,974
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Crows Nest.
The postcode for Crows Nest is 2065 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Crows Nest (2065) sits in the Willoughby region of NSW.
Crows Nest has roughly 4,974 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Crows Nest scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 6 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Crows Nest's population at 4,974, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (44% own, 54% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
4,974
Median age
36
Family households
57%
Lone person
38%
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)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
44%
Renter occupied
54%
At a deeper level
4,974
Median age: 36
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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
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Government School Catchment
North Sydney Boys High School
North Sydney Girls High School
Anzac Park 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 Crows Nest.
- What is the Crows Nest postcode?
- Crows Nest is in the 2065 postcode, in NSW, in the Willoughby City Council region.
- Where is Crows Nest?
- Crows Nest is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2065. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, 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?
- The population of Crows Nest is approximately 4,974 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
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