North Sydney at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
8,964
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about North Sydney.
The postcode for North Sydney is 2055 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
North Sydney (2055) sits in the North Sydney region of NSW.
North Sydney has roughly 8,964 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
North Sydney 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, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Sydney's population at 8,964, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (36% own, 61% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (42%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
8,964
Median age
36
Family households
52%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$575/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$575/wk
Owner occupied
36%
Renter occupied
61%
At a deeper level
8,964
Median age: 36
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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 North Sydney.
Local schools for North Sydney
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Government School Catchment
North Sydney Public School
Cammeraygal High School
North Sydney Girls High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 North Sydney.
- What is the North Sydney postcode?
- North Sydney is in the 2055 postcode, in NSW, in the North Sydney Council region.
- Where is North Sydney?
- North Sydney is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2055. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the North Sydney Council region.
- What is the average rent in North Sydney?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $575, for units it's $575.
- What schools are in North Sydney?
- There are 20 schools serving North Sydney on this page, including SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School, Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College, North Sydney Public School.
- How walkable is North Sydney?
- North Sydney has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near North Sydney?
- North Sydney is close to North Sydney, North Sydney Shoppingworld, Lavender Bay, Mcmahons Point, Waverton.
- What is the population of North Sydney?
- The population of North Sydney is approximately 8,964 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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