Kirribilli, NSW 2061 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kirribilli is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2061, home to 3,629 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the North Sydney local government area and roughly 2 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,629
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $2,267 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,598 /week
- Median family income
- $3,744 /week
- Average household size
- 1.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- North Sydney
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Warringah
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $520 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,033
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Fort Street Public School
- Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre
- Conservatorium High School
- North Sydney Public School
- Neutral Bay Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 7 ferry stops, 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 train stops, 4 metro stops, 3 tram stops, 19 ferry stops, 97 bus stops
- Broughton St At Pitt St
- Milsons Point Wharf, Side B
- Milsons Point Station, Platform 2
- Circular Quay Light Rail
- Victoria Cross Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 76 cafés
- 131 restaurants
- 36 pubs and bars
- 156 parks and reserves
- 12 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 12 supermarkets
- 29 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 1.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 95.5% of the 3,222 resolvable premises in Kirribilli. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.8%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 95.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 218 across postcode 2061 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 81 theft, 48 violent offences, 36 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirribilli?
Kirribilli (NSW 2061) had 3,629 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the North Sydney local government area.
What is the median rent in Kirribilli?
The median advertised rent in Kirribilli is $520/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kirribilli?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kirribilli covering government sectors. Nearest include: Fort Street Public School (1.5 km), Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre (1.5 km), Conservatorium High School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kirribilli?
Kirribilli is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (95.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kirribilli?
Across postcode 2061, 218 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (81), violent (48), other (36). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Kirribilli?
In Kirribilli, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (1.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kirribilli?
131 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kirribilli centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 bus stops, 7 ferry stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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