Crows Nest
NSW 2065 • Greater Sydney
About Crows Nest
Crows Nest is a vibrant lower North Shore village known for its bustling dining strip, boutique shopping, and young professional crowd. Sitting between St Leonards and North Sydney, it offers an urban lifestyle with excellent transport links and a genuine neighbourhood feel. The main street along Willoughby Road is packed with restaurants, wine bars, and cafés that spill onto the footpath.
With a median income around $76k, Crows Nest attracts career-focused residents who appreciate quality food, good coffee, and walkable convenience. The suburb has transformed from a quiet residential area into one of the North Shore's most desirable spots for dining and nightlife. Despite its popularity, it retains a village atmosphere where locals know their barista by name.
Crows Nest falls under postcode 2065 and is governed by North Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Willoughby electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Coles101-111 Willoughby Road Crows Nest 2065 NSW -
Woolworths10 Falcon Street Crows Nest 2065 NSW
Schools
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213 Pacific Hwy
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Greenwich Public School ICSEA 117532 Kingslangley Rd
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Naremburn School ICSEA 1075250 Willoughby Rd
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Falcon St
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North Sydney Girls High School ICSEA 1203Pacific Hwy
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Crows Nest, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 280
- 2. New Zealand 158
- 3. China 152
- 4. India 113
- 5. Japan 88
- 6. United States 88
- 7. Hong Kong 77
- 8. Philippines 73
- 9. South Africa 66
- 10. Malaysia 53
- 11. Brazil 51
- 12. South Korea 51
- 13. France 46
- 14. Germany 43
- 15. Vietnam 38
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)