Neutral Bay, NSW 2089 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Neutral Bay is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2089, home to 10,090 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the North Sydney local government area and roughly 3 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,090
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,443 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,552 /week
- Median family income
- $3,600 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- 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
- $550 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,895
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Neutral Bay Public School
- North Sydney Public School
- North Sydney Boys High School
- Anzac Park Public School
- Cammeraygal High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 ferry stops, 30 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 train stops, 2 metro stops, 12 ferry stops, 176 bus stops
- Phillips St At Ben Boyd Rd
- Ben Boyd Rd At Phillips St
- Neutral Bay Wharf
- Victoria Cross Station, Platform 1
- North Sydney Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 77 cafés
- 124 restaurants
- 23 pubs and bars
- 149 parks and reserves
- 17 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 18 supermarkets
- 40 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), 2.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 91.6% of the 7,266 resolvable premises in Neutral Bay. 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: 4.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.6%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 91.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 321 across postcode 2089 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 9% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 113 theft, 75 violent offences, 41 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neutral Bay?
Neutral Bay (NSW 2089) had 10,090 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the North Sydney local government area.
What is the median rent in Neutral Bay?
The median advertised rent in Neutral Bay is $550/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Neutral Bay?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Neutral Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Neutral Bay Public School (0.7 km), North Sydney Public School (1.3 km), North Sydney Boys High School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Neutral Bay?
Neutral Bay is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (91.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Neutral Bay?
Across postcode 2089, 321 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (113), violent (75), property damage (41). 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 Neutral Bay?
In Neutral Bay, 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 (2.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Neutral Bay?
196 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Neutral Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 30 bus stops, 3 ferry 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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