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Potts Point

NSW 2011 • Greater Sydney

7,183
Population (2021)
$79,768
Median Income
0.62 km²
Area
7m
Elevation
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About Potts Point

Potts Point is Sydney's most densely populated suburb, a glamorous pocket of tree-lined streets and Art Deco apartments perched above Woolloomooloo. Just 2 km from the CBD, it has long attracted artists, writers, and bon vivants who appreciate its European feel, harbourside access, and unapologetic urban energy. The heritage apartment buildings — many with original 1930s details — give the area an elegance rare in Australian cities.

Macleay Street serves as the suburb's spine, lined with acclaimed restaurants, wine bars, and independent shops. With a median income around $70k, residents range from young creatives in studio apartments to established professionals in grand harbour-view units. Potts Point rewards walkers — whether strolling to the Art Gallery, cutting through the Botanic Gardens, or descending the McElhone Stairs to the Finger Wharf.

Potts Point falls under postcode 2011 and is governed by Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sydney electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2011
Urban Area
Glebe - Prymont - The Rocks
LGA
Sydney
Federal Electorate
Wentworth
State Electorate
Sydney
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.87°, 151.23°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.62 km²
Elevation
7m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Icon Building, 81 Macleay Street Potts Point 2011 NSW
  • Harris Farm Markets
    The Village Centre- 24 - 30 Springfield Ave, Potts Point NSW 2011

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 10 heritage-listed places in or near Potts Point, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Fort Denison
Port Jackson • SHR #00985
Terrace
55 Victoria Street Potts Point • SHR #00068
Tusculum
1-3 Manning Street Potts Point • SHR #00027
Bomera & Tarana
1 Wylde Street Potts Point • SHR #01400
Oakleigh
18 Ward Avenue Potts Point • SHR #00425
Sydney Harbour Naval Precinct
Cowper Wharf Roadway, Garden Island • SHR #01705
Rockwall
7 Rockwall Crescent Potts Point • SHR #00020
Jenner House
2 Macleay Street Potts Point • SHR #00776
Juanita Nielsen's House
202 Victoria Street, Potts Point • SHR #01929
The Metro Theatre (formerly Minerva Theatre)
28-30 Orwell Street, Potts Point • SHR #02049

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$490
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,297
Avg Household Size
1.4 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,423
Census 2021
7,183
▼ 23.8% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$69,160
Income 2021
$79,768
▲ 15.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,594
Born Overseas 2,721

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 419
  • 2. New Zealand 294
  • 3. United States 158
  • 4. France 103
  • 5. Thailand 91
  • 6. Brazil 84
  • 7. China 76
  • 8. South Africa 72
  • 9. Italy 66
  • 10. Philippines 65
  • 11. Germany 64
  • 12. India 58
  • 13. Malaysia 58
  • 14. Ireland 57
  • 15. Japan 55

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,306
Australian 1,314
Irish 1,073
Scottish 776
Italian 374
German 340
Chinese 323
French 164
Indian 130
Greek 129

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,300
Both parents born in Australia
3,090
Both parents born overseas
898
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.5%
Christianity
27.3%
Buddhism
2.7%
Judaism
1.4%
Hinduism
1.3%
Islam
1.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
85 (1.2%)
5-14 years
96 (1.3%)
15-19 years
119 (1.7%)
20-24 years
537 (7.5%)
25-34 years
2,265 (31.5%)
35-44 years
1,397 (19.4%)
45-54 years
999 (13.9%)
55-64 years
763 (10.6%)
65-74 years
584 (8.1%)
75-84 years
270 (3.8%)
85+ years
71 (1.0%)

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