North Sydney
NSW 2060 • Greater Sydney
About North Sydney
North Sydney is a densely populated inner-urban suburb on the lower North Shore, immediately north of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and approximately 3 kilometres from the CBD, within the North Sydney Council area. Covering just 1.47 square kilometres, the suburb functions as Sydney's second major commercial district, dominated by high-rise office towers alongside a growing residential apartment base. A median age of 36 and an average household size of 1.9 reflect a predominantly young and professional population, with a median household income of around $2,405 per week well above the national average. Nearly half of all residents were born overseas, giving the suburb a cosmopolitan and internationally connected character.
North Sydney offers unrivalled access to the Sydney CBD via train, bus, and ferry, with North Sydney Station and the Victoria Cross Metro station enhancing connectivity. The Miller Street and Blue Street precincts provide a mix of cafés, restaurants, and retail, while the Pacific Highway corridor hosts major offices and entertainment venues. The suburb is popular with young professionals drawn by proximity to employment, harbour views, and a dynamic urban lifestyle, with Wendy's Secret Garden and nearby Blues Point Reserve offering a welcome respite from the high-density environment.
North Sydney falls under postcode 2060 and is governed by North Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the North Shore electorate.
Location
Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in North Sydney 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
14 state housing + 20 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 143, 144, 178, 180 — Sydney CBD / Neutral Bay / Manly 5-10 min to CBD
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Major business district across the Harbour Bridge; excellent rail and bus connections
Compact business district with excellent footpaths, shops, and transport at every corner
Supermarkets Nearby
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Coles99 Walker Street North Sydney 2060 NSW
Schools
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128 Miller Street
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Blue Street
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176 Walker Street
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270 Miller Street
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40 Ridge Street
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North Sydney Public School ICSEA 114402 8904 7800 1 Bay Road
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 8 heritage-listed places in or near North Sydney, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the North Sydney Local Government Area, which contains North Sydney. 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)
Compare North Sydney With
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 522
- 2. England 485
- 3. India 411
- 4. New Zealand 216
- 5. Hong Kong 162
- 6. Philippines 143
- 7. South Africa 129
- 8. South Korea 127
- 9. Brazil 123
- 10. United States 116
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)