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McMahons Point

NSW 2060 • Greater Sydney

2,315
Population (2021)
$86,528
Median Income
0.35 km²
Area
33m
Elevation
HarboursidePremium LocationVillage FeelHeritageInner City

About McMahons Point

McMahons Point is a prestigious harbourside suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore, just 3 kilometres from the CBD in the North Sydney Council area. Home to around 2,300 residents, this compact peninsula between Berrys Bay and Lavender Bay offers some of Sydney's most coveted harbour views. Once a working-class area serving the nearby harbour industries, it has transformed into one of the city's most exclusive localities with high-density apartment living and heritage homes.

Life in McMahons Point revolves around the harbour and village atmosphere. Blues Point Road features boutique cafes, restaurants and specialty shops, while Blues Point Reserve offers spectacular views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Residents enjoy easy access to ferries from McMahons Point Wharf, walking distance to North Sydney's commercial hub, and a thriving creative community with many advertising, media and architecture professionals calling the suburb home.

McMahons Point falls under postcode 2060 and is governed by North Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the North Shore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2060
Urban Area
Mosman - North Sydney
LGA
North Sydney
Federal Electorate
Warringah
State Electorate
North Shore
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.85°, 151.20°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.35 km²
Elevation
33m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

North Sydney
0.9 km
12 min
Milsons Point
1 km
13 min
Waverton
1.1 km
14 min

Bus Services

  • 254, 291 — Circular Quay / McMahons Point Wharf 10-15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
3 km
By Train
8-10 min from North Sydney
By Bus
15-20 min
By Car (Peak)
15-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-12 min

🛣️ Ferry from McMahons Point Wharf (F3, F4) offers scenic harbour commute

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot; excellent pedestrian access to North Sydney CBD and ferry services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near McMahons Point, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Ildemere
11-11a Bayview Point McMahons Point • SHR #00390

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$580
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,000
Avg Household Size
1.8 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,278
Census 2021
2,315
▲ 1.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$77,792
Income 2021
$86,528
▲ 11.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,410
Born Overseas 827

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 178
  • 2. New Zealand 63
  • 3. United States 53
  • 4. China 47
  • 5. South Africa 47
  • 6. India 34
  • 7. Canada 23
  • 8. Germany 21
  • 9. France 20
  • 10. Hong Kong 19
  • 11. Italy 16
  • 12. Malaysia 16
  • 13. Philippines 14
  • 14. Thailand 14
  • 15. Poland 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 967
Australian 557
Irish 377
Scottish 319
Chinese 151
German 115
Italian 111
Indian 77
Polish 40
French 37

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

954
Both parents born in Australia
922
Both parents born overseas
352
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.2%
Christianity
40.0%
Buddhism
2.1%
Hinduism
1.8%
Judaism
0.8%
Islam
0.7%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
86 (3.7%)
5-14 years
93 (4.0%)
15-19 years
79 (3.4%)
20-24 years
110 (4.8%)
25-34 years
460 (19.9%)
35-44 years
340 (14.7%)
45-54 years
304 (13.1%)
55-64 years
343 (14.8%)
65-74 years
280 (12.1%)
75-84 years
185 (8.0%)
85+ years
28 (1.2%)

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