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Sydney (North) - Millers Point has an estimated 9,319 residents, up 16.4% since the 2021 Census, with 36 projects tracked in Sydney (North) - Millers Point.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Situated in the heart of Sydney CBD, the Sydney (North) - Millers Point Statistical Area (Lv2) represents an iconic and historical precinct in NSW, Australia, celebrated for its rich colonial heritage, charming narrow streets, restored heritage architecture, and picturesque harbor views. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the resident population to be approximately 9,319, based on an estimated resident population (ERP) figure of 9,305 from the ABS as of June 2025 and 1,649 validated new addresses registered since the 2021 Census. This reflects an expansion of 1,315 people (16.4%) from the 8,004 individuals recorded at the 2021 Census, demonstrating moderate expansion patterns while maintaining population density and growth drivers well above average. The community functions as a cultural hotspot for both visitors and residents, supported by a thriving art scene, bustling cafes, waterfront parks, and trendy bars.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Situated in the heart of Sydney CBD, the Sydney (North) - Millers Point Statistical Area (Lv2) represents an iconic and historical precinct in NSW, Australia, celebrated for its rich colonial heritage, charming narrow streets, restored heritage architecture, and picturesque harbor views. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the resident population to be approximately 9,319, based on an estimated resident population (ERP) figure of 9,305 from the ABS as of June 2025 and 1,649 validated new addresses registered since the 2021 Census. This reflects an expansion of 1,315 people (16.4%) from the 8,004 individuals recorded at the 2021 Census, demonstrating moderate expansion patterns while maintaining population density and growth drivers well above average. The community functions as a cultural hotspot for both visitors and residents, supported by a thriving art scene, bustling cafes, waterfront parks, and trendy bars.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 5,088 in 2001 and 9,305 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 9,319 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 30.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 33.6%.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for transport & access and the 99th for amenities.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Sydney (North) - Millers Point is $988 a week, up 4.3% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 25% above Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.9%.
25% above Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $973 in 2017, $1,229 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $776 in 2017, $1,152 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103/19 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo NSW 2000 | $1,560,000 | 22 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 10/19 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000 | $770,000 | 22 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 1610/161 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 | $1,050,000 | 21 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 1006/250 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 | $412,500 | 16 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 2206/116 Bathurst Street, Sydney NSW 2000 | $3,060,000 | 14 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 301/161 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 | $700,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 1303/199 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000 | $850,000 | 7 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 3002/199 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000 | $1,500,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 11/259 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 | $816,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 704/4 Bridge Street, Sydney NSW 2000 | $725,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 38 residential sales recorded since 29 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 22 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 38, houses and units together, was $1,203,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $988 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +4.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.9% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $3.16m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $1.36m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,203,000 | Median of the 38 most recent residential sales, settled 29 Jul 2026 to 22 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $1,229 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +2.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $1,152 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 1.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Sydney Inner City | $884 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney Inner City, over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 2,249 tracked applications: 1,358 approved, 153 under assessment, 738 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 36 projects in Sydney (North) - Millers Point (8 under construction) and 156 more in the surrounding area.
The Post House is a 45-storey mixed-use tower in the Tech Central precinct at Haymarket, Sydney, also known as TOGA Central. The tower rises above the heritage-listed former Parcels Post Office, which is retained, and provides about 29,228 square metres of office space, a 204-room hotel, and ground-floor retail and dining.
A state-significant transformation of Cockle Bay Wharf into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The project features a 183-metre commercial tower providing 75,000 sqm of premium office space, a 14,000 sqm retail and entertainment podium, and over 15,000 sqm of public open space, including a 5,500 sqm elevated park bridging the Western Distributor to reconnect the…
Strategic long-term extension of the Sydney Metro network extending Metro West southeast from Hunter Street Station toward Zetland, Randwick, Maroubra, and La Perouse. Identified in the South East Sydney Transport Strategy 2056 to support urban renewal and ease transit congestion in Green Square and the southeastern corridor.
Central Barangaroo is the final major stage of the Barangaroo waterfront renewal, connecting Barangaroo Reserve with Barangaroo South. Delivered by Aqualand in partnership with the NSW Government, the 5.2-hectare mixed-use precinct features residential apartments, retail and hospitality destinations, a new metro entry, and over two hectares of public open…
Contemporary three-storey building by William Smart architects with restoration of Union Bond Store. Features modern architectural integration with a heritage-listed building and opens public access to the hidden Sergeant Major Rows Courtyard. Placemaking NSW is currently refining plans for a DA modification to improve accessibility.
A circa $800 million, 50-storey mixed-use redevelopment of the historic City Tattersalls Club site delivering 241 premium apartments above a 135-room luxury hotel.
Adaptive reuse and additions to Australia's first government-built residential flat building. Heritage conservation project upgrading a State heritage listed item while maintaining historic fabric and improving modern amenity standards.
The Mariyung Fleet is a new double-deck electric intercity fleet replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar trains in NSW. Built by the RailConnect NSW consortium of UGL, Hyundai Rotem and Mitsubishi Electric Australia, the trains feature 2x2 seating, charging ports, luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, and accessible toilets.
Atlassian Central is a 39-storey hybrid timber and concrete office tower at 8-10 Lee Street, Haymarket, beside Central Station in the NSW Government's Tech Central precinct. Designed by SHoP Architects and BVN and built by a Built and Obayashi joint venture for Dexus and Atlassian, it began construction in August 2022.
New underground metro station and integrated precinct in the Sydney CBD for the Sydney Metro West line, with entrances on George, Bligh and O'Connell Streets. All tunnelling on Sydney Metro West completed in March 2026 with the final TBM breaking through into the Hunter Street cavern.
A $2 billion transformative mixed-use redevelopment of the former Harbourside Shopping Centre at Darling Harbour, delivered as a 50/50 joint venture between Mirvac and Mitsubishi Estate Co.
Permanent pedestrian and outdoor dining zone creating a community-friendly streetscape. Includes improved accessibility, enhanced outdoor dining experience, safety improvements, and heritage-responsive design for this iconic Sydney location.
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AreaSearch has tracked 2249 substantial development applications lodged in and around Sydney (North) - Millers Point over the past 5 years, 1196 in the last 12 months; 153 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 33, 2022 198, 2023 179, 2024 348, 2025 345, 2026 (to Nov) 1146.
Key application 201-217 Elizabeth Street, Sydney Retail | $1.0b | 264 dwellings | 55 storeys
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 2,249 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 1,196 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 5.9 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 69th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 49 | ABS building approvals | 58th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 1,358 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 153 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 include: Central Barangaroo (Construction); Sydney Metro Eastern Suburbs Extension (Proposed); Cockle Bay Park (Cockle Bay Wharf Redevelopment) (Approved); One Circular Quay (Construction); and Sydney House (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Transport & Logistics, and Residential Development, among others.
The Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 ranks in the top 20% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Sydney (North) - Millers Point compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 area has seen 2 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2's current population of 9,319 has been supported by 49 approvals on average over recent years.
The Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 has seen 5.9 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 9109 people in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 49, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 has grown by approximately 562 people, while 243 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.3 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,319 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +16.4% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,901 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 8,004 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,315 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +4.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +4.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3.21 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 was estimated to be approximately 9,319 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 9,305 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The sydney (north) - millers point sa2 has added approximately 1,315 people and shown a 16.43% increase from the 8,004 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is estimated at 2,903 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.7% per annum.
Population growth in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (94.2%), Natural increase (5.8%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 94.2% of overall population gains.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 4.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 43.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 67.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 37 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 2.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 2.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 30.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 17.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 9.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 7.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 at 36 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 37 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 36 years as at August 2026, Sydney (North) - Millers Point is comparable to the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 2 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 30.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 2.1% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (30.9% vs 16.2%). The most under-represented age groups are 5-14 year-olds (2.1% vs 11.8%) and 0-4 year-olds (2.8% vs 5.5%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 4.9% of the population in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 15.1% of the population in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 as at August 2026.
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $40,718 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 1st percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $96,435 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,457 | 2021 Census, weekly | 89th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,509 | 2021 Census, weekly | 97th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 44.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $3,450 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 11.2% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is approximately $43,316. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $40,718.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is approximately $102,588. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $96,435.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is approximately $43,316 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $40,718 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is approximately $102,588 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $96,435 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2's households (~33.6% / 1,293 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is the $4000+ group, representing about 33.6% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is $2,457/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is $3,450/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is $1,509/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2's median income among taxpayers is $40,718, with an average of $96,435. This is extremely high nationally, and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $63,183 and average of $86,684. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $43,316 (median) and $102,588 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is $8,383 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The sydney (north) - millers point sa2's disposable income is $8,383 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The labour market in Sydney (North) - Millers Point shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 68.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 6,125 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 175,518 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 6,309 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 has approximately 6,125 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.9%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 stands at 2.9%, which is 1.2 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are professional & technical (21.8% of employment), finance & insurance (18.5%), and accommodation & food (8.5%). Other significant employers include health care & social assistance and retail trade.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is 68.5%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The sydney (north) - millers point sa2 shows notable specialisation in finance & insurance, which employs 18.5% of the local workforce compared to 7.3% across Greater Sydney. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 2.5, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The sydney (north) - millers point sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 40.5% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 20.6% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 64.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 6.9% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.3% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.3% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 17.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 25.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 9.4% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 2.6% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 2.7% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
64.4% of people aged 15 and over in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
17.4% of people aged 15 and over in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The sydney (north) - millers point sa2 ranks in the 81th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (40.5%), Postgraduate (20.6%), Advanced Diploma (11.3%).
25.1% of the population in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 2.6% in primary school, 2.7% in secondary school, 9.4% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is 1073, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 8 schools within the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 2,808 students.
The sydney (north) - millers point sa2 includes 2 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 3 combined schools.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point features high concentrations of lone person households and group households but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 1.8 people | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 44.6% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 9.1% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 35.1% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 3.2% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 6.7% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,848 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 4,480 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 48.6% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 0.7 per family | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 had 3,848 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 16.4% to an estimated 4,480 households today.
The average household size in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is 1.8 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 48.6% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (44.6%), group households (6.7%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,870 family households, couples with children account for 9.1% of all households, couples without children at home 35.1%, and single parent families 3.2%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 44.6% (versus 23.2% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 48.6% compared to 72.6% in Greater Sydney. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Marriage patterns reveal 36.5% of the adult population are currently married, while 49.8% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 44.6% of all households in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2, higher than the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 6.7% of households, above the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 58.6% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 40.6% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 59.4% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 61.2% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 41.4% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.3% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
Sydney (North) - Millers Point scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 40.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 58.6% born overseas.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Sydney (North) - Millers Point, at 39.4% of people, although more residents (44.7%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 7.3% of the population, compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Sydney (North) - Millers Point are English, comprising 19.1% of the population, Other, comprising 17.9% of the population, and Chinese, comprising 13.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 8.4%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Russian is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Sydney (North) - Millers Point (vs 0.4% across Greater Sydney), Korean at 1.8% (vs 1.1%) and French at 1.0% (vs 0.5%).
58.6% of the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
40.6% of the population in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.3% of the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
61.2% of the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 67.6% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 19.3% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 93.2% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $3,000 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 95th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 13.0% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 5.8% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $640 | 2021 Census, weekly | 98th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 26.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 86th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 28.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 81st percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.1 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
In the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2, 19.3% of homes are owned outright, 13.0% are owned with a mortgage, and 67.6% are rented.
According to the latest data, 0.7% of dwellings in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 are houses.
In the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2, 93.2% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 5.8% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 stands at 19.3%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is $3,000, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is $2,264, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 28.2% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 26.0% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 is 1.1, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 28.2% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 26.0% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 consists of 0.7% detached houses, 5.8% semi-detached dwellings, 93.2% apartments, and 0.3% other dwelling types.
Housing in Sydney (North) - Millers Point consumes approximately 21.3% of median household income ($10,639 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Development activity remains minimal in this area with fewer than 5 recent applications recorded.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 66.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 88th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 80.1% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 84.9% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
Around 66.7% of people in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2, 1.9% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
5.3% of people in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.6% of the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.7% of people in the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2, 66.7% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 100 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 99th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 176 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 88th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 72,335 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 99th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 58 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 135 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 0.2 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 60.5% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 176 public transport stops within the Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2.
The Sydney (North) - Millers Point SA2 has 72,335 weekly trips across 135 routes, averaging 10,333 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 108 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest GP is 180 m away and the nearest pharmacy 199 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 176 stops nearby, 72,335 weekly trips, access rating 100 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 100 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | |
| Nearest GP | 180 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 199 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 224 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 249 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest bank | 254 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 264 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 266 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 275 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 278 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 905 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 8 long day care centres with 588 places in Sydney (North) - Millers Point, about 0.4 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Sydney (North) - Millers Point compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 17% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point's established property market has recorded 392 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 77% residential and 23% commercial transactions.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis.
The labour market in Sydney (North) - Millers Point shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point features high concentrations of lone person households and group households but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Sydney (North) - Millers Point has an estimated 9,319 residents, up 16.4% since the 2021 Census, with 36 projects tracked in Sydney (North) - Millers Point.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Sydney (North) - Millers Point.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (117031644). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Sydney (North) - Millers Point from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Sydney (North) - Millers Point with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
