Naremburn

NSW 2065 • Greater Sydney

5,924
Population (2021)
$82,836
Median Income
1.25 km²
Area
$602/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyLeafyAffluentEstablishedCBD-Adjacent

About Naremburn

Naremburn is a compact residential suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore, located approximately 7 kilometres north of the CBD within the Willoughby City Council area. Home to around 5,924 residents across just 1.25 square kilometres, the suburb has a distinctly urban character with a mix of freestanding homes, townhouses, and low-rise apartments. The median household income of $3,272 per week reflects its position as one of Sydney's more affluent inner-north communities, attracting professionals and established families.

The suburb sits at the intersection of the Willoughby and Lane Cove corridors, with easy access to the Pacific Highway and bus routes connecting residents to the city. Nearby Artarmon provides additional shopping, dining, and rail access, while Naremburn's own streetscape offers cafes and local services. The median age of 39 and strong school-age population point to a family-oriented demographic that values the leafy streets, quality housing, and proximity to Chatswood and North Sydney employment hubs.

Naremburn falls under postcode 2065 and is governed by Willoughby Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Willoughby electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2065
Urban Area
Lane Cove - Willoughby
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 151.20°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.25 km²
Elevation
77m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Naremburn by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Naremburn Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Naremburn" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$602
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,500
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.7%

37 state housing + 28 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,884
Census 2021
5,924
0.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$67,184
Income 2021
$82,836
23.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,686
Born Overseas 2,096

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 336
  • 2. China 210
  • 3. New Zealand 127
  • 4. India 122
  • 5. Hong Kong 120
  • 6. South Africa 113
  • 7. United States 64
  • 8. Japan 56
  • 9. Malaysia 54
  • 10. Ireland 45

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,883
Australian 1,621
Chinese 783
Irish 688
Scottish 582
Italian 257
German 210
Indian 171
Dutch 93
Lebanese 83

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,111
Both parents born in Australia
2,695
Both parents born overseas
962
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.4%
Christianity
42.0%
Buddhism
2.4%
Hinduism
2.2%
Judaism
1.2%
Islam
1.1%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
456 (7.7%)
5-14 years
731 (12.3%)
15-19 years
241 (4.1%)
20-24 years
205 (3.5%)
25-34 years
850 (14.3%)
35-44 years
1,119 (18.9%)
45-54 years
856 (14.4%)
55-64 years
677 (11.4%)
65-74 years
512 (8.6%)
75-84 years
214 (3.6%)
85+ years
78 (1.3%)

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