Watsons Bay at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
883
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Watsons Bay.
The postcode for Watsons Bay is 2030 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Watsons Bay (2030) sits in the Waverley region of NSW.
Watsons Bay has roughly 883 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Watsons Bay scores 14/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Watsons Bay's population at 883, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
883
Median age
40
Family households
67%
Lone person
32%
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)
$715/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$674/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
883
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
80
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.
14
40
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Watsons Bay.
Local schools for Watsons Bay
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Government School Catchment
Vaucluse Public School
Mosman High School
Rose Bay 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 Watsons Bay.
- What is the Watsons Bay postcode?
- Watsons Bay is in the 2030 postcode, in NSW, in the Waverley Council region.
- Where is Watsons Bay?
- Watsons Bay is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2030. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Waverley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Watsons Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $715, for units it's $674.
- What schools are in Watsons Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Watsons Bay on this page, including Vaucluse Public School, Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, Kambala.
- How walkable is Watsons Bay?
- Watsons Bay has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 40, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Watsons Bay?
- Watsons Bay is close to Hmas Watson, Vaucluse, Diamond Bay, Rose Bay North, Dover Heights.
- What is the population of Watsons Bay?
- The population of Watsons Bay is approximately 883 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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