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Northwood

NSW 2066 • New South Wales

916
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
0.38 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
AffluentInner CityHistoric
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About Northwood

Northwood is a small, leafy and highly affluent suburb on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, located within the Lane Cove local government area approximately 8 kilometres north of the CBD. Occupying just 0.38 square kilometres on a peninsula bounded by the Lane Cove River, the suburb has a population of around 916 residents and is one of Sydney's most exclusive waterfront enclaves, with large homes enjoying river views and direct bushland access.

Northwood residents enjoy a tranquil, riverside lifestyle with access to Lane Cove National Park and the Lane Cove River, which is popular for kayaking, rowing, and foreshore walks. The suburb is served by bus routes connecting to St Leonards station and Lane Cove village, and a heritage Captain Cook Cruises ferry service occasionally calls at the Northwood wharf. Everyday amenities are found in neighbouring Lane Cove and Longueville, while the suburb attracts professionals and families drawn to its bush-meets-water setting and elite school catchments.

Northwood falls under postcode 2066 and is governed by the Lane Cove Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bennelong, while state elections fall under the Willoughby electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2066
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Lane Cove
Federal Electorate
Bennelong
State Electorate
Willoughby
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 151.16°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
0.38 km²
Population Density
2,398 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$3.69M
9 sales · ▼ 21.2% 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.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2066

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2066, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$69,532
Median 2023–24
$84,300
▲ 21.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$138,310

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2066; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

St Leonards Station
3.5 km
Not walkable
Chatswood Station
4.5 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • 536, 537 — St Leonards Station / Chatswood 15-20 min to St Leonards

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
8 km
By Train
~25 min via bus to St Leonards then T1 to Central
By Car (Peak)
25-40 min via Pacific Hwy or Lane Cove Tunnel
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-20 min

🛣️ Bus to St Leonards or Chatswood for rail; Lane Cove Tunnel offers fast CBD access by car

Walkability Car-Dependent

Limited local amenities within walking distance; bus stops accessible but no shops in Northwood itself

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
916
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
166.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
51.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
101 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
129.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 3.5%
View all 62 offence types for Lane Cove →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Northwood NSW located? +

Northwood is a small waterfront suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore, situated on a peninsula along the Lane Cove River, about 8 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD in the Lane Cove local government area.

What is Northwood NSW known for? +

Northwood is known for its exclusive riverside homes, leafy bushland setting, and quiet residential character. It borders Lane Cove National Park and is one of Sydney's smallest and most sought-after suburbs.

How do you get from Northwood to the Sydney CBD? +

The most common route is by bus (routes 536 or 537) to St Leonards station, then by train to Central — around 25 minutes total off-peak. By car, the Lane Cove Tunnel provides a quick 15-20 minute route off-peak.

What is the median income in Northwood NSW? +

Northwood has one of the highest income profiles on the North Shore; the ATO postcode median taxable income for 2066 was approximately $84,300 reflecting the suburb's affluent professional demographic.

What is the median house price in Northwood? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $3,685,000, down 21.2% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Northwood a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Northwood is part of the Lane Cove 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 Northwood? +

Northwood had a population of 916 at the 2021 Census.