Elizabeth Bay at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
4,878
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Elizabeth Bay.
The postcode for Elizabeth Bay is 2011 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Elizabeth Bay (2011) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Elizabeth Bay has roughly 4,878 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Elizabeth Bay 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 9 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Elizabeth Bay's population at 4,878, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy (38% own, 59% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (62%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
4,878
Median age
43
Family households
34%
Lone person
62%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
38%
Renter occupied
59%
At a deeper level
4,878
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
644
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
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Elizabeth Bay.
Local schools for Elizabeth Bay
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Government School Catchment
Sydney Distance Education High School
Plunkett Street Public School
Darlinghurst 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 Elizabeth Bay.
- What is the Elizabeth Bay postcode?
- Elizabeth Bay is in the 2011 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Elizabeth Bay?
- Elizabeth Bay is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2011. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Elizabeth Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Elizabeth Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Elizabeth Bay on this page, including St Vincent's College, Sydney Distance Education High School, Plunkett Street Public School.
- How walkable is Elizabeth Bay?
- Elizabeth Bay has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Elizabeth Bay?
- Elizabeth Bay is close to Rushcutters Bay, Hmas Rushcutters, Kings Cross, Potts Point, Woolloomooloo.
- What is the population of Elizabeth Bay?
- The population of Elizabeth Bay is approximately 4,878 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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