Kirribilli at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
3,629
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Kirribilli.
The postcode for Kirribilli is 2061 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Kirribilli (2061) sits in the North Sydney region of NSW.
Kirribilli has roughly 3,629 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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What it’s like to live here.
Kirribilli 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 5 government primary, 5 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kirribilli's population at 3,629, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy (34% own, 63% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (50%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,629
Median age
44
Family households
45%
Lone person
50%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
34%
Renter occupied
63%
At a deeper level
3,629
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
147
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
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kirribilli.
Local schools for Kirribilli
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Government School Catchment
Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre
Conservatorium High School
Fort Street 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 Kirribilli.
- What is the Kirribilli postcode?
- Kirribilli is in the 2061 postcode, in NSW, in the North Sydney Council region.
- Where is Kirribilli?
- Kirribilli is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2061. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the North Sydney Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kirribilli?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Kirribilli?
- There are 20 schools serving Kirribilli on this page, including Loreto Kirribilli, St Aloysius' College, Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre.
- How walkable is Kirribilli?
- Kirribilli has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kirribilli?
- Kirribilli is close to Milsons Point, Hmas Platypus, Kurraba Point, Lavender Bay, Dawes Point.
- What is the population of Kirribilli?
- The population of Kirribilli is approximately 3,629 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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