Is Church Point a good place to live?

Church Point is highly regarded for its stunning waterfront setting, close-knit village atmosphere, and access to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. It suits those who value nature and community over convenience.

How do you get to Church Point from Sydney?

Church Point is approximately 40 km north of Sydney CBD. Drive via Mona Vale Road, or catch the E86 or 156 bus from the city, which takes around 90 minutes.

What is the median house price in Church Point?

Church Point is an affluent waterfront suburb with median weekly household incomes around $3,182 and median weekly rents of $1,073 according to the 2021 Census.

Is there a ferry at Church Point?

Yes, Church Point Wharf is the departure point for ferries to nearby car-free communities including Scotland Island, Elvina Bay and Morning Bay.

What schools are near Church Point?

Church Point is served by local primary schools in neighbouring suburbs, with Pittwater High School being the main government secondary school for the area.

What is the average income in Church Point?

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Church Point is about $1,161 per week (around $60,400 per year). The median household income is $3,182 per week and the median family income is $3,420 per week.

What is the age profile of Church Point?

The median age in Church Point is 54. The largest age group is 55–64 (200 residents, around 19%). Around 19% of residents are under 20 and about 30% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Church Point a safe area?

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Church Point is part of the Northern Beaches LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Church Point?

Church Point had a population of 1,066 at the 2021 Census, up 6.9% from 997 in 2016.

How much is rent in Church Point?

In Church Point, the median weekly rent is $1,073, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,600 (2021 Census).

Church Point

NSW 2105 • Greater Sydney

1,066

Population (2021)

$165,464

Median Household Income

0.72 km²

Area

$1073/wk

Median Rent

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About Church Point

Church Point is a picturesque waterfront suburb on the Pittwater estuary in Sydney's Northern Beaches, located about 40 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD within the Northern Beaches Council area. With a population of around 1,066 residents, it is a small but distinctive community perched between the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and Pittwater, offering stunning views across the water to Scotland Island and the surrounding bays. The suburb has a median age of 54 and attracts affluent, established residents who value waterfront living and natural scenery.

Church Point is the gateway to a cluster of waterfront and island communities accessible only by ferry, including Scotland Island, Elvina Bay and Morning Bay. The suburb has a beloved community wharf, a waterfront café culture, and a strong connection to boating and outdoor recreation. Despite its relative remoteness, residents enjoy excellent natural reserves, kayaking, bushwalking in the adjacent national park, and a genuine village atmosphere. Access to central Sydney is via Mona Vale Road and the nearby Pittwater Road bus corridor.

Church Point falls under postcode 2105 and is governed by Northern Beaches Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Pittwater electorate.

📍 Location

State

New South Wales

Postcode

2105

Urban Area

Pittwater

LGA / Council

Northern Beaches

Federal Electorate

Mackellar

State Electorate

Pittwater

Type

Major Urban

Timezone

Sydney (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-33.65°, 151.28°

Statistical Area

Greater Sydney

Area

0.72 km²

Elevation

73m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Church Point for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House

$3.86M

28 sales · ▲ 25% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)

$1,073

Median Mortgage (monthly)

$3,600

Avg Household Size

2.6 people

Median Age

54 years

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

No train station

12 km

N/A

Bus Services

E86, 156 — Mona Vale / Manly / City 60-90 min to City
Pittwater Ferry — Scotland Island, Elvina Bay, Morning Bay 5-15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance

40 km

By Train

No direct train; bus to city ~90 min

By Car (Peak)

55-75 min via Mona Vale Rd

By Car (Off-Peak)

40-50 min

🛣️ Car or bus primary transport; ferry connects to island communities

Walkability Car-Dependent

Walkable around the waterfront area and local reserves, but car essential for most errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🌳 Parks & Reserves

There are 6 parks and reserves in Church Point.

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Northern Beaches Local Government Area, which contains Church Point. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)

62 / 100k

2yr Stable 10yr Down 10.9%

Motor vehicle theft

55.4 / 100k

2yr Stable 10yr Down 1.5%

Non-DV assault

204.6 / 100k

2yr Stable 10yr Stable

Robbery (unarmed)

4.4 / 100k

2yr — 10yr —

Steal from vehicle

130.4 / 100k

2yr Down 23.8% 10yr Down 9.1%

View all 62 offence types for Northern Beaches →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

997

Census 2021

1,066

▲ 6.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016

$54,132

Personal Income 2021

$60,372

▲ 11.5% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal

$60,372 / yr

$1161/wk

Household

$165,464 / yr

$3182/wk

Family

$177,840 / yr

$3420/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 672

Born Overseas 345

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

1. England 130
2. United States 24
3. New Zealand 23
4. South Africa 21
5. Scotland 13
6. China 11
7. Germany 9
8. Ireland 9
9. France 8
10. Wales 7
11. Netherlands 6
12. Canada 5
13. Croatia 5
14. Hong Kong 5
15. Brazil 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 506

Australian 307

Irish 144

Scottish 142

German 47

Chinese 38

Italian 29

French 15

Greek 14

Dutch 13

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

463

Both parents born in Australia

385

Both parents born overseas

162

One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion

46.8%

Christianity

43.4%

Buddhism

0.7%

Judaism

0.7%

Islam

0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years

34 (3.2%)

5-14 years

85 (8.0%)

15-19 years

83 (7.8%)

20-24 years

52 (4.9%)

25-34 years

43 (4.0%)

35-44 years

72 (6.8%)

45-54 years

171 (16.0%)

55-64 years

200 (18.8%)

65-74 years

184 (17.3%)

75-84 years

116 (10.9%)

85+ years

23 (2.2%)