Potts Point, NSW 2011 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Potts Point is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2011, home to 7,183 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Sydney local government area and roughly 1 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,183
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $2,054 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,534 /week
- Median family income
- $3,455 /week
- Average household size
- 1.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Sydney
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - City and Inner South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wentworth
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $490 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,297
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Sydney Distance Education High School
- Plunkett Street Public School
- Darlinghurst Public School
- Crown Street Public School
- Glenmore Road Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 54 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 16 train stops, 4 metro stops, 8 tram stops, 174 bus stops
- Kings Cross Station, Platform 2
- Kings Cross Station, Platform 1
- Kings Cross Station, Darlinghurst Rd, Stand A
- Gadigal Station, Platform 1
- Town Hall Light Rail
Lifestyle & amenities
- 308 cafés
- 376 restaurants
- 146 pubs and bars
- 129 parks and reserves
- 33 gyms and fitness centres
- 11 libraries
- 26 supermarkets
- 34 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), 1.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 70.7% of the 7,462 resolvable premises in Potts Point. 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: 4.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 25.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 70.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,311 across postcode 2011 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 642 theft, 508 drug offences, 491 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Potts Point?
Potts Point (NSW 2011) had 7,183 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Sydney local government area.
What is the median rent in Potts Point?
The median advertised rent in Potts Point is $490/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Potts Point?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Potts Point covering government sectors. Nearest include: Sydney Distance Education High School (0.3 km), Plunkett Street Public School (0.3 km), Darlinghurst Public School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Potts Point?
Potts Point is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (70.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Potts Point?
Across postcode 2011, 2,311 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (642), drug offences (508), violent (491). 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 Potts Point?
In Potts 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 (1.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Potts Point?
202 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Potts Point centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 train stops, 54 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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