Potts Point at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
7,183
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Potts Point.
The postcode for Potts Point is 2011 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Potts Point (2011) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Potts Point has roughly 7,183 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.
Potts Point 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Potts Point's population at 7,183, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (33% own, 65% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (64%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
7,183
Median age
37
Family households
31%
Lone person
64%
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)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
33%
Renter occupied
65%
At a deeper level
7,183
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2,116
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
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Potts Point.
Local schools for Potts Point
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Government School Catchment
Sydney Distance Education High School
Plunkett Street Public School
Conservatorium 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 Potts Point.
- What is the Potts Point postcode?
- Potts Point is in the 2011 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Potts Point?
- Potts Point is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2011. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Potts Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Potts Point?
- There are 20 schools serving Potts Point on this page, including St Vincent's College, Sydney Distance Education High School, Plunkett Street Public School.
- How walkable is Potts Point?
- Potts Point has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Potts Point?
- Potts Point is close to Woolloomooloo, Hmas Kuttabul, Elizabeth Bay, Kings Cross, Parliament House.
- What is the population of Potts Point?
- The population of Potts Point is approximately 7,183 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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