Dawes Point at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
385
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Dawes Point.
The postcode for Dawes Point is 2000 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Dawes Point (2000) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Dawes Point has roughly 385 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Dawes Point scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 10 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dawes Point's population at 385, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
385
Median age
55
Family households
74%
Lone person
26%
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)
$625/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$1450/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
385
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
63
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
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dawes Point.
Local schools for Dawes Point
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Government School Catchment
Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre
Fort Street Public School
Conservatorium High 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 Dawes Point.
- What is the Dawes Point postcode?
- Dawes Point is in the 2000 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Dawes Point?
- Dawes Point is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2000. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Dawes Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $625, for units it's $1450.
- What schools are in Dawes Point?
- There are 20 schools serving Dawes Point on this page, including Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre, Fort Street Public School, St Aloysius' College.
- How walkable is Dawes Point?
- Dawes Point has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Dawes Point?
- Dawes Point is close to The Rocks, Millers Point, Barangaroo, Milsons Point, Mcmahons Point.
- What is the population of Dawes Point?
- The population of Dawes Point is approximately 385 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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