Kings Cross at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
18.2k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Kings Cross.
The postcode for Kings Cross is 2011 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Kings Cross (2011) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Kings Cross has roughly 18,187 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Kings Cross 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kings Cross's population at 18,187, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
18,187
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
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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)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$417/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
18,187
Median age: 39
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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
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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 Kings Cross.
- What is the Kings Cross postcode?
- Kings Cross is in the 2011 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Kings Cross?
- Kings Cross 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 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?
- The population of Kings Cross is approximately 18,187 (2021 Census). 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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