Breakfast Point

NSW 2137 • Greater Sydney

4,678
Population (2021)
$64,948
Median Income
0.52 km²
Area
16m
Elevation
WaterfrontAffluentMaster-PlannedWell-ConnectedUrban Renewal

About Breakfast Point

Breakfast Point is a prestigious waterfront suburb in Sydney's Inner West, located 16 kilometres west of the CBD within the City of Canada Bay. This master-planned community was developed on the former Mortlake Gas Works site by the Parramatta River and is home to 4,678 residents. Named after the historical headland where Captain John Hunter had breakfast during his 1788 exploration of the Parramatta River, the suburb represents one of Sydney's most successful urban renewal projects, featuring contemporary architecture and premium riverside living.

Breakfast Point offers an upscale lifestyle combining waterfront living with urban convenience, featuring modern apartment complexes, architecturally designed houses, and extensive parklands along the river. The community enjoys excellent transport connectivity via ferry services to Circular Quay and multiple bus routes, plus a boutique shopping village with quality dining and retail options. The suburb attracts affluent professionals, empty nesters, and international residents who value the premium location, water views, and sophisticated amenities while maintaining easy access to Sydney's business districts.

Breakfast Point falls under postcode 2137 and is governed by Canada Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Drummoyne electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2137
Urban Area
Canada Bay
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.84°, 151.11°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.52 km²
Elevation
16m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rhodes Station
2.1 km
25 minutes
Concord West Station
2.8 km
32 minutes
Strathfield Station
4.2 km
Not walkable
Burwood Station
4.5 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • 464 — Ashfield via Burwood 35-45 minutes
  • 502 — Sydney CBD via Five Dock, Drummoyne 45-55 minutes
  • 466 — Burwood via Cabarita 25-30 minutes
  • 410 — Hurstville or Marsfield 40-60 minutes

Commute to Sydney

Distance
16 km
By Train
35-45 minutes (bus to Rhodes then train)
By Bus
45-55 minutes direct via route 502
By Car (Peak)
35-50 minutes via Victoria Road
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-30 minutes

🛣️ Premium ferry service to Circular Quay in 35-45 minutes

Walkability Very Walkable

Most daily amenities walkable with excellent public transport connections

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$680
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,800
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
47 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,188
Census 2021
4,678
11.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$58,188
Income 2021
$64,948
11.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,580
Born Overseas 1,896

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 454
  • 2. England 180
  • 3. South Korea 124
  • 4. Italy 102
  • 5. Hong Kong 86
  • 6. New Zealand 70
  • 7. South Africa 66
  • 8. India 57
  • 9. Malaysia 53
  • 10. Iran 52
  • 11. United States 38
  • 12. Philippines 35
  • 13. Lebanon 34
  • 14. Turkey 33
  • 15. Sri Lanka 31

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,100
Chinese 843
Australian 797
Italian 498
Irish 450
Scottish 330
Lebanese 155
Korean 151
German 127
Indian 127

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,394
Both parents born in Australia
2,586
Both parents born overseas
495
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.9%
No Religion
31.6%
Buddhism
3.1%
Islam
2.8%
Hinduism
1.8%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
216 (4.6%)
5-14 years
373 (8.0%)
15-19 years
151 (3.2%)
20-24 years
124 (2.7%)
25-34 years
604 (12.9%)
35-44 years
718 (15.3%)
45-54 years
630 (13.5%)
55-64 years
671 (14.3%)
65-74 years
693 (14.8%)
75-84 years
403 (8.6%)
85+ years
93 (2.0%)

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