Greenwich
NSW 2065 • Greater Sydney
About Greenwich
Greenwich is an affluent residential suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore, located approximately 7 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD within the Municipality of Lane Cove. The suburb occupies a scenic peninsula on the northern side of Sydney Harbour at the entrance to the Lane Cove River, giving many streets sweeping harbour and river views. With a population of around 5,469, Greenwich is a tightly-knit community known for its leafy streets, heritage homes, and elevated position above the water.
Greenwich offers a relaxed harbourside lifestyle with a small village shopping strip, cafes, and excellent parks including Shell Park and Manns Point Reserve. The suburb is popular with families and professionals who value proximity to the CBD combined with a quieter, nature-rich setting. A RiverCat ferry service from Greenwich Wharf provides a scenic commute to Circular Quay, while nearby Wollstonecraft and Artarmon stations offer rail access. Top private and public schools are within easy reach, and the Lane Cove bushland corridor borders the suburb to the north.
Greenwich falls under postcode 2065 and is governed by Lane Cove Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lane Cove electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 203,207 — Chatswood / St Leonards 10–15 min
- 265 — Chatswood via Lane Cove 20 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Greenwich Wharf offers a RiverCat ferry service to Circular Quay (~30 min, scenic). Wollstonecraft and Waverton stations are the closest rail options.
A walkable village centre with cafes and shops, excellent harbour and bushland walks, but hilly terrain makes some areas challenging on foot. Car or ferry useful for broader errands.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
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 are 4 heritage-listed places in or near Greenwich, 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 Greenwich by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Greenwich Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Greenwich" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
8 state housing + 4 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 305
- 2. China 157
- 3. India 128
- 4. New Zealand 123
- 5. United States 80
- 6. South Africa 73
- 7. Hong Kong 64
- 8. Philippines 56
- 9. Malaysia 54
- 10. Iran 46
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)