Lavender Bay at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
870
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Lavender Bay.
The postcode for Lavender Bay is 2060 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Lavender Bay (2060) sits in the North Sydney region of NSW.
Lavender Bay has roughly 870 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.
Lavender Bay scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. 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 6 government primary, 4 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lavender Bay's population at 870, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy (38% own, 54% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
870
Median age
43
Family households
52%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
38%
Renter occupied
54%
At a deeper level
870
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
36
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
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lavender Bay.
Local schools for Lavender Bay
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Government School Catchment
North Sydney Public School
Cammeraygal High School
North Sydney Girls High 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 Lavender Bay.
- What is the Lavender Bay postcode?
- Lavender Bay is in the 2060 postcode, in NSW, in the North Sydney Council region.
- Where is Lavender Bay?
- Lavender Bay is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2060. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the North Sydney Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lavender Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Lavender Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Lavender Bay on this page, including SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School, Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College, St Aloysius' College.
- How walkable is Lavender Bay?
- Lavender Bay has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lavender Bay?
- Lavender Bay is close to Mcmahons Point, North Sydney, North Sydney, Milsons Point, North Sydney Shoppingworld.
- What is the population of Lavender Bay?
- The population of Lavender Bay is approximately 870 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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