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The median house price in Kirribilli is $3.78m, with units at $1.39m. House values have moved -0.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Kirribilli has an estimated 3,830 residents, up from 3,629 at the 2021 Census — a change of 201 people, or 5.5%. Overseas migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 8,907 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases and validated post-Census address records, the suburb of Kirribilli reaches an estimated population of around 3,830 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 201 people (5.5%) compared to the 3,629 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated from an estimated resident population of 3,827 identified by AreaSearch following the ABS ERP update in June 2025 and subsequent address verification. With a population density of 8,907 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Kirribilli ranks within the top 10% of locations nationwide evaluated by AreaSearch, underscoring intense demand for local land.
The 5.5% post-census growth rate trails the broader SA4 region (5.9%) by only 0.4 percentage points, highlighting solid demographic momentum. Net overseas arrivals served as the primary contributor to local expansion, generating approximately 88.0% of recent population additions. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year) are incorporated by AreaSearch, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2022 with a 2021 base year. For the years 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth rates from these combined series are applied across all locations. Demographic forecasts place the suburb of Kirribilli in the lower quartile nationally, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating an anticipated rise of 132 persons to 2041, representing an overall expansion of 3.4% across the 16 years.
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Over the preceding five-year period, Kirribilli recorded no new residential building approvals. This pattern underscores an established, fully developed neighborhood with minimal vacant land available for residential development. Such constrained new construction tends to underpin existing property values, directing purchasing activity almost entirely toward established properties. Residential construction volume in Kirribilli tracks substantially below Greater Sydney levels. Although building activity has picked up recently, the constrained pipeline of new development reinforces buyer demand and valuations across established residences. Construction levels also trail the national average, reflecting the mature urban character of the locality alongside potential planning constraints.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kirribilli, worth an estimated $189 million. A further 110 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $117.4 billion. 27 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning schemes, and prominent development projects exert a fundamental influence on local property dynamics. AreaSearch has pinpointed 7 key projects poised to impact the surrounding district. Notable developments include Waruda Kirribilli, Glenferrie Lodge Hotel Renovation And Extension, Carabella, and Kirribilli Harbour, with key details provided below for the most significant undertakings.
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Glenferrie Lodge Hotel Renovation And Extension
Comprehensive refurbishment and extension of the heritage-listed Glenferrie Lodge by WINIM Developments. The approved Land and Environment Court scheme reduces existing room density to create a boutique luxury hotel with a day spa, basement parking, and high-end residential apartments. Works preserve the site's heritage character while transforming the waterfront accommodation asset.
Waruda Kirribilli
Waruda Kirribilli is an ultra-luxury boutique residential development comprising seven whole-floor, three-bedroom waterfront residences overlooking Sydney Harbour. Developed by Stable Group with architecture by Durbach Block Jaggers, the project replaces an existing block with high-end sustainable residences currently under construction.
Carabella
Boutique residential development by MADE Property proposing the demolition of existing residential buildings and construction of a multi-storey luxury apartment complex comprising 19 two and three-bedroom residences in Kirribilli. The proposal includes basement car parking and associated landscaping.
Kirribilli Harbour
Kirribilli Harbour is a boutique luxury harbourfront residential development comprising nine high-end two- and three-bedroom apartments delivered by Made Property. Designed by SJB with landscaping by Dangar Barin Smith, the multi-residential project replaces an existing block with whole-floor and sub-penthouse residences featuring direct Sydney Harbour views.
Palmaria
Nestled on a secluded shoreline of Sydney Harbour, Palmaria is a unique ensemble of six exquisite boutique 3-bedroom residences, including two full floor residences. Overlooking tranquil Hayes Street Beach, the development offers waterfront living with private access to the sand, mature landscaping, and premium finishes.
Central Barangaroo
Central Barangaroo is the final 5.2-hectare harbourfront parcel within the Barangaroo precinct, developed by Aqualand in partnership with the NSW Government. The approved masterplan features a mix of mid-rise residential apartments (approximately 150 dwellings), a luxury hotel, retail and dining promenades, and over 50% dedicated public parklands directly connected to the Barangaroo Metro station. The Mod 9 concept proposal was approved in February 2025 with early interface works underway and completion targeted by 2030.
Cockle Bay Park (Cockle Bay Wharf Redevelopment)
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 CBD with the waterfront.
Wirra Neutral Bay
Boutique development of 20 luxury three-bedroom residences with expansive harbour and city skyline views, designed by MHNDU with interiors by Richards Stanisich, developed by Podia in partnership with Centennial.
2,376 residents of Kirribilli are employed, from a labour force of 2,478. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 68.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Kirribilli features a highly skilled labor force with prominent representation in the technology sector, accompanied by a 4.1% unemployment rate and an estimated 2.9% annual employment growth based on AreaSearch's regional data aggregations. Employed residents stood at 2,376 as of March 2026, matching Greater Sydney's unemployment rate of 4.1%, while local workforce participation closely aligned with the regional rate of 68.9%. Census figures showed 68.8% of employed locals working from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Resident employment centers primarily on professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in professional & technical services, where the local employment share reaches 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, retail trade remains comparatively small, engaging 5.5% of Kirribilli's working population against 9.3% across Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census tally of local jobs to working residents indicates that a significant share of the workforce travels outside the neighborhood for employment. Based on AreaSearch's synthesis of ABS and SALM figures across wider statistical areas, employment expanded by 2.9% while the labor pool grew by 0.9% over the 12 months to March 2026, driving a 1.8 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded identical 1.9% gains in both employment and labor force, accompanied by a slight decrease in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further context regarding future labor demand in Kirribilli. Extrapolating these five- and ten-year national industry growth rates—projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally—across the local industry distribution suggests Kirribilli employment could expand by 7.7% over five years and 15.1% over ten years (noting this is a weighted baseline model for illustration rather than a localized population forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kirribilli is $2,267 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,598 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $81,846 a year against an average of $143,062. The average runs 75% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer income in the suburb of Kirribilli within the top percentile across the nation. Taxpayers in the suburb of Kirribilli generated a median income of $81,846 and an average income of $143,062, outperforming Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 lifts estimated earnings to around $90,293 (median) and $157,826 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly income reached the 98th percentile nationally at $1,598.
Across income tiers, the $4000+ per week category forms the single largest cohort at 29.0% (1,110 people), contrasting with the wider metropolitan concentration in the $1,500 - 2,999 band (30.9%). A significant 39.2% of residents earn more than $3,000 weekly, highlighting substantial local spending capacity. Residential shelter expenses absorb 18.4% of income, yet strong earnings maintain disposable income at the 77th percentile and secure a 9th decile position on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kirribilli had 1,887 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 6% detached houses and 88% apartments. 11% are owned with a mortgage, 65% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,033 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, housing stock in Kirribilli consisted of 5.6% standalone houses and 94.3% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other formats), compared to Sydney metro distributions of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 23.7%, below the Sydney metro benchmark, while 11.3% of homes carried a mortgage and 64.9% were occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments averaged $3,033 and median weekly rent reached $520, well above corresponding Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470. Relative to national figures, Kirribilli's mortgage payments significantly exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs sit substantially above the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kirribilli counted 1,887 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,992 today, averaging 1.7 people each. 9% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 50% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 44.6% of local households, consisting of couples without children (30.8%), couples with children (8.8%), and single parent families (4.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 55.4%, made up predominantly of lone person households (50.3%) alongside group households (5.1%). The median household size stands at 1.7 people, smaller than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
65.9% of adults in Kirribilli hold a university qualification, including 40.2% with a bachelor degree and 21.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 7.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,479 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,208 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Kirribilli displays exceptional educational profiles, with 65.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, substantially outpacing nationwide (30.4%) and NSW (32.2%) proportions. This concentration of university qualifications establishes a strong base for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute 40.2% of qualifications, complemented by postgraduate degrees (21.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational qualifications comprise 17.1% of credentials among individuals aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (7.5%). Formal study engages 23.1% of the local community. Breaking down current enrolments, tertiary institutions account for 10.4%, primary schools comprise 4.2%, and secondary schools represent 3.2% of residents.
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Public transport in Kirribilli reaches 16 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Ferries carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Transport infrastructure in Kirribilli features 16 active public transport stops providing bus and ferry connections. These nodes are served by 20 distinct transit routes that combine to deliver 2,316 weekly scheduled passenger services. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 96 meters to the nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential orientation, the majority of trips head outward, led by private vehicles at 51%, train transit at 24%, and walking at 11%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.4 per dwelling, sitting below regional norms. At the 2021 Census, 68.8% of employed residents worked from home, reflecting pandemic-related settings.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 330 trips per day across all servicing routes, translating to roughly 144 weekly scheduled trips per active stop.
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70.0% of residents in Kirribilli report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 83.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Kirribilli remain exceptionally positive in AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic disease rates, showing very low rates of common health conditions across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 83% of residents (3,186 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a nationwide average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent health issues locally, reported by 7.1 and 7.0% of the community respectively, while 70.0% of residents reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents under 65 record above-average health profiles. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 26.4% of the population (1,011 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with older residents maintaining robust health outcomes that align closely with broader national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.3% of Kirribilli residents were born overseas and 20.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.4%) and Australian (15.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kirribilli exhibits notable cultural diversity relative to most surrounding areas, with 41.3% of residents born abroad and 20.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, representing 47.2% of the local population. Judaism accounts for 0.8% of the community, matching the 0.8% proportion seen across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral heritage based on parental country of birth, the three largest backgrounds in Kirribilli are English at 26.4% (above the 19.0% regional share), Australian at 15.7%, and Irish at 11.5% (substantially exceeding the 6.1% regional level). Notable variation from broader regional patterns also appears in smaller cohorts: French heritage represents 1.1% locally versus 0.5% regionally, Russian accounts for 0.8% versus 0.4%, and Polish comprises 1.1% versus 0.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kirribilli is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 31.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Kirribilli's age distribution leans substantially toward older demographics. As of August 2026 updates, retirees and elderly residents aged 65+ comprise 26.4% of the population against 15.5% regionally, while children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 12.8% compared to the 30.4% regional average. The median age is estimated at 44, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 7 years above Greater Sydney's Census median of 37, as well as the national Census median of 38. The most significant shift since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 age bracket, contracting from 24.9% to an estimated 22.6%.
Looking toward 2041, the largest demographic expansion is projected among retiree and elderly cohorts, increasing by 265 residents (26%) to reach 1,276, whereas cohorts of children, young adults, and young to middle-aged adults are anticipated to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kirribilli
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,629 at the 2021 Census → 3,830 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL12182). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.