Crows Nest
NSW 2065 • Greater Sydney
About Crows Nest
Crows Nest is a vibrant lower North Shore village known for its bustling dining strip, boutique shopping, and young professional crowd. Sitting between St Leonards and North Sydney, it offers an urban lifestyle with excellent transport links and a genuine neighbourhood feel. The main street along Willoughby Road is packed with restaurants, wine bars, and cafés that spill onto the footpath.
With a median income around $76k, Crows Nest attracts career-focused residents who appreciate quality food, good coffee, and walkable convenience. The suburb has transformed from a quiet residential area into one of the North Shore's most desirable spots for dining and nightlife. Despite its popularity, it retains a village atmosphere where locals know their barista by name.
Crows Nest falls under postcode 2065 and is governed by North Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Willoughby electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Coles101-111 Willoughby Road Crows Nest 2065 NSW -
Woolworths10 Falcon Street Crows Nest 2065 NSW
Schools
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Greenwich Public School ICSEA 11756 Campus 32 Kingslangley Rd
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9955 4748 127 Falcon Street
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North Sydney Girls High School ICSEA 12039922 6666 365 Pacific Hwy
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Naremburn School ICSEA 10759906 8498 250 Willoughby Rd
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213 Pacific Highway
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Crows Nest, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Crows Nest by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Crows Nest Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Crows Nest" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
21 state housing + 11 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 280
- 2. New Zealand 158
- 3. China 152
- 4. India 113
- 5. Japan 88
- 6. United States 88
- 7. Hong Kong 77
- 8. Philippines 73
- 9. South Africa 66
- 10. Malaysia 53
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)