Watsons Bay at a glance
Median house
$9,550,000
Median unit
$685,440
Weekly rent
$2,650
Houses · units $985
Gross yield
1.4%
Houses, on the median
Population
883
Median age 40
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 7 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2030), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $9,550,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (7 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $685,440, roughly 93% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $1,910,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Watsons Bay.
Median house price
$9,550,000
Median unit price $685,440.
Median of 7 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$2650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$985/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$9,550,000
$685,440
883
Median age: 40
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Watsons Bay.
Watsons Bay's median house price is $9,550,000 (median of 7 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2030 (NSW), Waverley Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Watsons Bay (2030) sits in the Waverley region of NSW. The median house here is $9,550,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
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
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.44% (median rent $2650/wk against a $9,550,000 price tag). Units yield 7.47% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (29%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.44%
Based on $9,550,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20267.47%
Based on $685,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202666%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
45
total offences in 2026
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 2026· 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
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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
© 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 Watsons Bay.
- What is the median house price in Watsons Bay?
- The median house price in Watsons Bay, NSW 2030 is $9,550,000 (median of 7 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $685,440.
- How much is my house worth in Watsons Bay?
- A useful starting point is the Watsons Bay median house price of $9,550,000 (units $685,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Watsons Bay a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Watsons Bay is 1.4%: the median weekly house rent is $2,650 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2030), June 2026) against the median house price of $9,550,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Watsons Bay: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Watsons Bay is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 $2650, for units it's $985.
- 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 Vaucluse, Diamond Bay, Rose Bay North, Dover Heights, Manly East.
- 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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