Waverton at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
2,981
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Waverton.
The postcode for Waverton is 2060 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Waverton (2060) sits in the North Sydney region of NSW.
Waverton has roughly 2,981 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Waverton 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 5 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waverton's population at 2,981, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (51% own, 47% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,981
Median age
39
Family households
61%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
51%
Renter occupied
47%
At a deeper level
2,981
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
68
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
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Waverton.
Local schools for Waverton
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Government School Catchment
North Sydney Public School
Cammeraygal High School
North Sydney Girls 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 Waverton.
- What is the Waverton postcode?
- Waverton is in the 2060 postcode, in NSW, in the North Sydney Council region.
- Where is Waverton?
- Waverton is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2060. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the North Sydney Council region.
- What is the average rent in Waverton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Waverton?
- There are 20 schools serving Waverton on this page, including SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School, North Sydney Public School, Cammeraygal High School.
- How walkable is Waverton?
- Waverton has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Waverton?
- Waverton is close to Hmas Waterhen, Wollstonecraft, North Sydney, North Sydney, Mcmahons Point.
- What is the population of Waverton?
- The population of Waverton is approximately 2,981 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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