North Sydney, NSW 2060 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Sydney is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2060, home to 8,964 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the North Sydney local government area and roughly 3 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,964
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,405 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,566 /week
- Median family income
- $3,532 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- 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
- $575 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,817
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- North Sydney Public School
- Cammeraygal High School
- North Sydney Girls High School
- North Sydney Boys High School
- Anzac Park Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 train stops, 2 metro stops, 52 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 10 train stops, 2 metro stops, 7 ferry stops, 146 bus stops
- Victoria Cross, Miller St
- Miller St Before Blue St
- North Sydney Station, Platform 1
- Victoria Cross Station, Platform 2
- McMahons Point Wharf, Side B
Lifestyle & amenities
- 68 cafés
- 106 restaurants
- 22 pubs and bars
- 171 parks and reserves
- 16 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 14 supermarkets
- 37 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), 2.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Building serves 39.7% of the 10,258 resolvable premises in North Sydney. Most premises here are in apartment buildings served by fibre to the basement and existing in-building copper. Real-world speeds depend on the in-building wiring.
- Fibre to the Premises: 28.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 39.7%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 22.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 9.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 564 across postcode 2060 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 206 theft, 123 violent offences, 76 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Sydney?
North Sydney (NSW 2060) had 8,964 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the North Sydney local government area.
What is the median rent in North Sydney?
The median advertised rent in North Sydney is $575/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Sydney?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near North Sydney covering government sectors. Nearest include: North Sydney Public School (0.6 km), Cammeraygal High School (0.9 km), North Sydney Girls High School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Sydney?
North Sydney is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (39.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North Sydney?
Across postcode 2060, 564 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (206), violent (123), other (76). 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 North Sydney?
In North Sydney, 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 (2.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in North Sydney?
165 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the North Sydney centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 52 bus stops, 6 train stops, 2 metro 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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