Suburb profile · Greater Sydney
North Sydney has an estimated 9,733 residents, up 8.6% since the 2021 Census, with 18 projects tracked in North Sydney.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 3.1 kilometres north from Sydney CBD, the suburb of North Sydney had an estimated population of around 9,733 as of Aug 2026, based on AreaSearch’s analysis of aggregated SA2-level ERP counts released yearly and national address file data updated each quarter. (ERP) means Estimated Resident Population. This represents an increase of 769 people (8.6%) since the 2021 Census, when 8,964 people were recorded.
The suburb of North Sydney has a high share of young adults and working-age residents, with many people living in lone person or group households. Population growth shows strong expansion patterns, while sales activity is exceptionally high relative to the area’s population size.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 6,415 in 2006 and 9,730 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 9,733 (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, 26.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 30.6%.
North Sydney ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for transport & access and the 98th for education.
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 North Sydney is $828 a week, up 3.5% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 5% above Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.4%.
5% above Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Units: $612 in 2017, $813 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 High Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 | $3,200,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 2204/168 Walker Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 | $2,200,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 5/46 West Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 | $825,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 4/83 Mount Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 | $1,175,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 1801/225 Pacific Highway, North Sydney NSW 2060 | $1,470,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 303/231 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 | $795,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 1/236 Falcon Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 | $800,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 104/13 Eden Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 | $780,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 1003/211 Pacific Highway, North Sydney NSW 2060 | $1,100,000 | 22 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 1/7 Bardsley Gardens, North Sydney NSW 2060 | $900,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 47 residential sales recorded since 30 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 1 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 47, houses and units together, was $1,080,000 (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 | $828 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +3.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $3.57m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $1.12m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,080,000 | Median of the 47 most recent residential sales, settled 30 Jul 2026 to 1 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $1,202 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +4.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $813 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +4.4% | 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 | 3.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, North Sydney - Mosman | $848 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, North Sydney - Mosman, over 12 months | +5.5% | 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 747 tracked applications: 199 approved, 27 under assessment, 521 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 18 projects in North Sydney (3 under construction) and 93 more in the surrounding area.
An integrated station development by Lendlease featuring the 42-storey Victoria Cross Tower and a vibrant retail precinct.
51-storey premium office tower by Stockland, designed by Hassell. Set to be North Sydney's tallest office building.
The Warringah Freeway Upgrade is a major road infrastructure project upgrading a four-kilometre corridor between High Street at North…
Approved State Significant Development for two residential flat buildings with five shared basement levels, providing 239 apartments…
DA-approved redevelopment of an existing B-grade office at 100-102 Walker Street into a 45-48 storey next-generation commercial tower…
State Significant Development approval for the adaptive reuse of the State heritage-listed former MLC Building in North Sydney into a…
A 22-level premium commercial office tower planned for North Sydney, designed by Woods Bagot with a curved red facade inspired by the…
A major transport infrastructure project delivering a 6.5km dual three-lane tunnel under Sydney Harbour, connecting the Warringah Freeway…
State Significant Development (SSD-84416958) approved on 9 April 2026 for a part 10, part 13 storey mixed-use shop top housing development…
Boutique development of 20 luxury three-bedroom residences with expansive harbour and city skyline views, designed by MHNDU with interiors…
A luxury boutique development by Abadeen Group comprising 18 oversized 2 and 3 bedroom residences, including penthouses with private…
Redevelopment of the existing 20-storey commercial building (the Bayer Building) into a 39-storey mixed-use shop top housing development.
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Estimated completion year of the 62 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2024 1, 2025 6, 2026 19, 2027 17, 2028 13, 2029 2, 2030 2, 2031 1, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 0, 2036 1. 26 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 747 substantial development applications lodged in and around North Sydney over the past 5 years, 198 in the last 12 months; 27 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 31, 2022 142, 2023 124, 2024 131, 2025 138, 2026 (to Oct) 181.
Key application 110-122 Walker Street, North Sydney Commercial | $512m Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 747 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 198 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 5.8 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 68th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 55 | ABS building approvals | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 199 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 27 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of North Sydney include: Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade (Construction); Warringah Freeway Upgrade (Construction); Affinity Place (Approved); Falcon & Alexander, Crows Nest by Deicorp (Construction); and Waverton Peninsula Strategic Masterplan (Berrys Bay) (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of North Sydney spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Transport & Logistics, and Business Parks & Technology Hubs, among others.
The suburb of North Sydney ranks in the top 10% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions North Sydney among the top 18% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of North Sydney area has seen 226 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of North Sydney's current population of 9,733 has been supported by 55 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of North Sydney has seen 5.8 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 85 people in the suburb of North Sydney, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of North Sydney's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 55, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of North Sydney has grown by approximately 621 people, while 275 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.
North Sydney lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,733 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +8.6% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 6,597 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 96th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +2.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 8,964 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 769 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 1.48 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of North Sydney was estimated to be approximately 9,733 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 9,730 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of North Sydney has added approximately 769 people and shown a 8.58% increase from the 8,964 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of North Sydney is estimated at 6,576 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of North Sydney has shown a compound annual growth rate of 2.0% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of North Sydney is driven by: Overseas migration (84.0%), Natural increase (16.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 84.0% of overall population gains.
North Sydney'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 | 30th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 10.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 36.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 65.7% | 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 | 36 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 3.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 6.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 9.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 26.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 20.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 8.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 6.8% | 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 | 2.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of North Sydney at 36 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 36 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 36 years as at August 2026, North Sydney 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 suburb of North Sydney compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 26.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of North Sydney compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 6.2% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of North Sydney show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (26.9% vs 16.2%). The most under-represented age group is 5-14 year-olds (6.2% vs 11.8%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 10.1% of the population in the suburb of North Sydney as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 15.3% of the population in the suburb of North Sydney as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 7% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $80,967 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 96th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $138,865 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,405 | 2021 Census, weekly | 88th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,566 | 2021 Census, weekly | 98th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 42.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $3,532 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 11.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of North Sydney is approximately $86,133. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $80,967.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of North Sydney is approximately $147,725. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $138,865.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of North Sydney is approximately $86,133 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $80,967 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of North Sydney is approximately $147,725 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $138,865 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of North Sydney's households (~30.6% / 1,308 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of North Sydney is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 30.6% 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 suburb of North Sydney is $2,405/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of North Sydney is $3,532/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of North Sydney is $1,566/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of North Sydney had a median income among taxpayers of $80,967 with the average level standing at $138,865. This is exceptionally high nationally and compares to levels of $63,183 and $86,684 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $86,133 (median) and $147,725 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of North Sydney is $8,355 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of North Sydney's disposable income is $8,355 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis places North Sydney well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 76.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 6,512 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 27,095 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 6,711 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of North Sydney has approximately 6,512 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of North Sydney stands at 3.0%, which is 1.2 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of North Sydney is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are professional & technical (23.8% of employment), finance & insurance (15.2%), and health care & social assistance (9.4%). Other significant employers include education & training and public administration & safety.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of North Sydney 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 suburb of North Sydney is 76.6%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The suburb of North Sydney shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 23.8% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 2.1, 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 suburb of North Sydney'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.
North Sydney demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 2% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 40.3% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 22.5% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 66.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 7.5% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.7% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 9.8% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 16.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 26.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 8.9% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 5.4% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 4.7% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
66.5% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of North Sydney have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
16.2% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of North Sydney have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The suburb of North Sydney ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of North Sydney are: Bachelor Degree (40.3%), Postgraduate (22.5%), Advanced Diploma (9.8%).
26.2% of the population in the suburb of North Sydney is currently engaged in formal education, including 5.4% in primary school, 4.7% in secondary school, 8.9% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of North Sydney is 1169, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 10 schools within the suburb of North Sydney, with a combined enrollment of approximately 8,324 students.
The suburb of North Sydney includes 4 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 2 combined schools.
North Sydney features high concentrations of lone person households and group households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 1.9 people | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 42.4% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 15.5% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 30.3% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 5.5% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 5.2% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 4,275 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 4,642 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 52.5% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 0.8 per family | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of North Sydney had 4,275 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 8.6% to an estimated 4,642 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of North Sydney is 1.9 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 52.5% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (42.4%), group households (5.2%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,244 family households, couples with children account for 15.5% of all households, couples without children at home 30.3%, and single parent families 5.5%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of North Sydney shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 42.4% (versus 23.2% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 52.5% 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 37.4% of the adult population are currently married, while 47.5% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 42.4% of all households in the suburb of North Sydney, 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 5.2% of households, above the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
North Sydney 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 | 49.9% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 34.0% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 66.0% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 70.0% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 50.1% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.3% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
North Sydney scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 34.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 49.9% born overseas.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in North Sydney, at 39.7% of people, although more residents (48.4%) reported no religion. Christianity accounts for 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in North Sydney are English, comprising 21.7% of the population, Other, comprising 14.6% of the population, and Australian, comprising 14.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Spanish is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of North Sydney (vs 0.6% across Greater Sydney), Russian at 0.8% (vs 0.4%) and French at 0.9% (vs 0.5%).
49.9% of the suburb of North Sydney population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
34.0% of the population in the suburb of North Sydney speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.3% of the suburb of North Sydney population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
70.0% of the suburb of North Sydney population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
North Sydney 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 | 62.6% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 19.5% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 84.9% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,817 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 94th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 18.0% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 8.9% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $575 | 2021 Census, weekly | 95th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 23.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 76th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 27.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 74th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.1 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of North Sydney, 19.5% of homes are owned outright, 18.0% are owned with a mortgage, and 62.6% are rented.
According to the latest data, 6.1% of dwellings in the suburb of North Sydney are houses.
In the suburb of North Sydney, 84.9% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 8.9% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of North Sydney stands at 19.5%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of North Sydney is $2,817, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of North Sydney is $2,066, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of North Sydney, households with mortgages typically spend 27.0% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 23.9% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of North Sydney is 1.1, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of North Sydney shows mortgage holders spending 27.0% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 23.9% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of North Sydney consists of 6.1% detached houses, 8.9% semi-detached dwellings, 84.9% apartments, and 0.1% other dwelling types.
Housing in North Sydney consumes approximately 19.8% of median household income ($10,414 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in North Sydney show attached dwellings contributing 98% of approvals compared to 94% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 2% of applications versus 6% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. North Sydney is experiencing exceptional growth in housing density, ranking in the top 10% nationally.
North Sydney's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 80.4% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 98th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 77.7% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.0% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 83.7% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
Around 80.4% of people in the suburb of North Sydney are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the suburb of North Sydney, 3.0% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
6.3% of people in the suburb of North Sydney are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.3% of the suburb of North Sydney population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.7% of people in the suburb of North Sydney have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of North Sydney, 80.4% 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 | 99 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 99th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 81 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 64th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 16,444 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 98th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 119 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 91 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 0.3 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 67.6% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 81 public transport stops within the suburb of North Sydney.
The suburb of North Sydney has 16,444 weekly trips across 91 routes, averaging 2,349 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 114 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 185 m away and the nearest school 231 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 81 stops nearby, 16,444 weekly trips, access rating 99 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 98 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 98th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 185 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 231 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 254 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 255 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 282 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 289 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 321 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 415 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 421 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 4.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions North Sydney among the top 18% of areas assessed nationwide.
North Sydney has exceptionally high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
North Sydney's established property market has recorded 375 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 92% residential and 7% commercial transactions.
North Sydney lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
North Sydney's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 7% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
AreaSearch analysis places North Sydney well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators.
North Sydney demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 2% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
North Sydney features high concentrations of lone person households and group households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
North Sydney is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
North Sydney features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
North Sydney's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions.
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.
North Sydney has an estimated 9,733 residents, up 8.6% since the 2021 Census, with 18 projects tracked in North Sydney.
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 North Sydney.
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Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households 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 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or 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 (SAL13020). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
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 (Aug 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, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for North Sydney 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 North Sydney 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.