Linley Point, NSW 2066 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Linley Point is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2066, home to 382 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Willoughby local government area and roughly 7 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 382
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $3,833 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,361 /week
- Median family income
- $4,374 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Lane Cove
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bennelong
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $1,200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $5,000
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Lane Cove Public School
- Lane Cove West Public School
- Mowbray Public School
- Hunters Hill High School
- Hunters Hill Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 44 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 ferry stop, 151 bus stops
- Hamilton St After Pengilly Av
- Pengilly St At Sofala Av
- River Rd West Before Bridge St
- River Rd West At Fox St
- Riverview College Wharf
Lifestyle & amenities
- 14 cafés
- 23 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 72 parks and reserves
- 9 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 5 supermarkets
- 45 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), 6.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 66.2% of the 142 resolvable premises in Linley Point. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 66.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 33.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 719 across postcode 2066 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 250 theft, 158 violent offences, 67 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Linley Point?
Linley Point (NSW 2066) had 382 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Lane Cove local government area.
What is the median rent in Linley Point?
The median advertised rent in Linley Point is $1,200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Linley Point?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Linley Point covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lane Cove Public School (0.8 km), Lane Cove West Public School (1.3 km), Mowbray Public School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Linley Point?
Linley Point is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (66.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Linley Point?
Across postcode 2066, 719 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (250), violent (158), property damage (67). 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 Linley Point?
In Linley Point, 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 (6.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Linley Point?
152 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Linley Point centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 44 bus 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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