City of Sydney
Kings Cross
Kings Cross at a glance
Median house
$771,200
Sales data pending
Median unit
$396,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
181
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
18.2k
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Kings Cross.
Kings Cross is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$771,200
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $396,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$417/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$771,200
Sales data pending
$396,000
Sales data pending
181
Average days to sell
18,187
Median age: 39
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.30%
Based on $771,200 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.48%
Based on $396,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026181 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
18,187
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
Crime data not available for this suburb.
Getting around
Walkability.
100
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kings Cross.
Local schools for Kings Cross
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sydney Distance Education High School
Plunkett Street Public School
Darlinghurst Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Kings Cross.
- What is the median house price in Kings Cross?
- The median house price in Kings Cross, NSW 2011 is $771,200. The median unit price is $396,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Kings Cross postcode?
- Kings Cross is in the 2011 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Kings Cross?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $417.
- What schools are in Kings Cross?
- There are 20 schools serving Kings Cross on this page, including Sydney Distance Education High School, St Vincent's College, Plunkett Street Public School.
- How walkable is Kings Cross?
- Kings Cross has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kings Cross?
- Kings Cross is close to Woolloomooloo, Rushcutters Bay, Hmas Rushcutters, Elizabeth Bay, Potts Point.
- What is the population of Kings Cross?
- Kings Cross has approximately 18,187 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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