Waverley Council

Hmas Watson

NSW2030

Hmas Watson at a glance

Walk score

12

Very car dependent

Population

14.4k

Median age 42

The brief

What to know about Hmas Watson.

The postcode for Hmas Watson is 2030 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.

Hmas Watson (2030) sits in the Waverley region of NSW.

Hmas Watson has roughly 14,434 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.

Hmas Watson scores 12/100 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, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 6 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Hmas Watson's population at 14,434, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

14,434

Median age

42

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$715/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$608/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

14,434

Median age: 42

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

12

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Hmas Watson.

Local schools for Hmas Watson

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Vaucluse Public School

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Mosman High School

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Mosman 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 Hmas Watson.

What is the Hmas Watson postcode?
Hmas Watson is in the 2030 postcode, in NSW, in the Waverley Council region.
Where is Hmas Watson?
Hmas Watson is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2030. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Waverley Council region.
What is the average rent in Hmas Watson?
The median weekly rent for houses is $715, for units it's $608.
What schools are in Hmas Watson?
There are 20 schools serving Hmas Watson on this page, including Vaucluse Public School, Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, Kambala.
How walkable is Hmas Watson?
Hmas Watson has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Hmas Watson?
Hmas Watson is close to Watsons Bay, Vaucluse, Diamond Bay, Rose Bay North, Manly.
What is the population of Hmas Watson?
The population of Hmas Watson is approximately 14,434 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.

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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