Middle Cove at a glance
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
1,327
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Middle Cove.
The postcode for Middle Cove is 2068 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Middle Cove (2068) sits in the Willoughby region of NSW.
Middle Cove has roughly 1,327 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Middle Cove scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Middle Cove's population at 1,327, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,327
Median age
45
Family households
87%
Lone person
13%
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)
$640/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$930/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
1,327
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
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.
32
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Middle Cove.
Local schools for Middle Cove
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Government School Catchment
Willoughby Public School
Willoughby Girls High School
Castle Cove 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 Middle Cove.
- What is the Middle Cove postcode?
- Middle Cove is in the 2068 postcode, in NSW, in the Willoughby City Council region.
- Where is Middle Cove?
- Middle Cove is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2068. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Willoughby City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Middle Cove?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $640, for units it's $930.
- What schools are in Middle Cove?
- There are 20 schools serving Middle Cove on this page, including Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Willoughby Public School.
- How walkable is Middle Cove?
- Middle Cove has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Middle Cove?
- Middle Cove is close to Willoughby North, North Willoughby, Willoughby East, Castle Cove, Castlecrag.
- What is the population of Middle Cove?
- The population of Middle Cove is approximately 1,327 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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