North Sydney Council
North Sydney
North Sydney at a glance
Median house
$1,290,000
-6.4% year on year
Median unit
$475,200
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
8,964
Median age 36
About
Welcome to North Sydney.
North Sydney is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,290,000
-6.4% over the past year. Median unit price $475,200.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$575/wk
Owner occupied
36%
Renter occupied
61%
At a deeper level
$1,290,000
-6.4% annual growth
$475,200
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
8,964
Median age: 36
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.34%
Based on $1,290,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.29%
Based on $475,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-6.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202636%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -6.4%/yr
2021
$1.8M
5-year change
-28%
2026
$1.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
8,964
Median age
36
Family households
52%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
Crime data not available for this suburb.
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 median house price in North Sydney?
- The median house price in North Sydney, NSW 2060 is $1,290,000. The median unit price is $475,200. Annual growth is -6.4%.
- What is the North Sydney postcode?
- North Sydney is in the 2060 postcode, in NSW, in the North Sydney Council region.
- What is the average rent in North Sydney?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, 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?
- North Sydney has approximately 8,964 residents. 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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