Kirribilli
NSW 2061 • Greater Sydney
About Kirribilli
Kirribilli is a prestigious harbourside suburb on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, situated just 3 kilometres from the CBD in the North Sydney local government area. With a population of 3,629 (2021 Census) spread across just 0.44 square kilometres, it is one of Sydney's most densely populated and sought-after locations. The suburb is renowned for its iconic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, its tree-lined streets of Federation and Victorian terrace homes, and its exclusive address as the Sydney residence of the Prime Minister at Kirribilli House. The median age of 44 and high median personal income of $1,598 per week reflect its affluent, established demographic.
Kirribilli offers a village-like atmosphere at the doorstep of the CBD, with a lively cafe and restaurant strip along Fitzroy Street and the popular Kirribilli Markets held monthly beneath the Harbour Bridge. The suburb is tightly held and highly competitive, with a Woolworths, boutique shops, and a range of eateries meeting day-to-day needs without leaving the suburb. A ferry wharf at Kirribilli and another at Milsons Point, combined with Milsons Point train station, provide outstanding public transport connections to the CBD and beyond. Residents enjoy immediate access to harbour swimming at Jeffrey Street Wharf, parklands, and proximity to Luna Park and North Sydney's commercial centre.
Kirribilli falls under postcode 2061 and is governed by North Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the North Shore electorate.
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Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Kirribilli for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
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
171 state housing + 72 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 249 — CBD / Wynyard via Milsons Point 10-15 min
- 256, 257 — Neutral Bay / Mosman 10-20 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Kirribilli Wharf and Milsons Point Wharf offer frequent ferry services to Circular Quay (~8 min). Milsons Point station is a 5-min walk.
Highly walkable with supermarket, cafes, restaurants, parks, ferry wharves, and train station all within walking distance. Most daily errands can be done on foot.
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths23 Broughton Street Kirribilli 2061 NSW
Schools
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85 Carabella Street
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47 Upper Pitt Street
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32 Burton Street
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the North Sydney Local Government Area, which contains Kirribilli. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 230
- 2. China 112
- 3. New Zealand 84
- 4. United States 67
- 5. India 54
- 6. South Africa 49
- 7. Philippines 48
- 8. Italy 38
- 9. Malaysia 34
- 10. Hong Kong 32
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)