Neutral Bay at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
10.1k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Neutral Bay.
The postcode for Neutral Bay is 2089 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Neutral Bay (2089) sits in the North Sydney region of NSW.
Neutral Bay has roughly 10,090 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Neutral Bay 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 6 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Neutral Bay's population at 10,090, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (46% own, 52% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
10,090
Median age
38
Family households
54%
Lone person
40%
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)
$562/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
46%
Renter occupied
52%
At a deeper level
10,090
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
330
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
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Neutral Bay.
Local schools for Neutral Bay
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Government School Catchment
Neutral Bay Public School
Anzac Park Public School
North Sydney Boys 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 Neutral Bay.
- What is the Neutral Bay postcode?
- Neutral Bay is in the 2089 postcode, in NSW, in the North Sydney Council region.
- Where is Neutral Bay?
- Neutral Bay is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2089. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the North Sydney Council region.
- What is the average rent in Neutral Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $562, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Neutral Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Neutral Bay on this page, including Neutral Bay Public School, SCECGS Redlands, Wenona School.
- How walkable is Neutral Bay?
- Neutral Bay has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Neutral Bay?
- Neutral Bay is close to Neutral Bay Junction, Hmas Platypus, North Sydney Shoppingworld, Kurraba Point, Cremorne Point.
- What is the population of Neutral Bay?
- The population of Neutral Bay is approximately 10,090 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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