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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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
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Lone person
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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
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At a deeper level
14,434
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
12
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hmas Watson.
Local schools for Hmas Watson
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Government School Catchment
Vaucluse Public School
Mosman High School
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
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 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.
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Sources cited
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