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Neutral Bay

NSW 2089 • Greater Sydney

10,090
Population (2021)
$80,704
Median Income
1.28 km²
Area
$550/wk
Median Rent
HarboursideFerry AccessRestaurant SceneLower North Shore

About Neutral Bay

Neutral Bay enjoys a privileged position on Sydney's lower North Shore, about 4 kilometres from the CBD with harbour glimpses and ferry access. This affluent suburb of roughly 10,100 residents combines Military Road's commercial bustle with quiet residential streets. Part of North Sydney council, it offers genuine inner-city convenience.

The demographic is professional - high-income households who appreciate the city access and harbour lifestyle. The food scene is excellent, with restaurants that would be destinations anywhere in Sydney. Ferry commutes past the Opera House are a daily pleasure. The community is sophisticated without pretension, valuing quality and convenience. It's lower North Shore living at its most accessible.

Neutral Bay falls under postcode 2089 and is governed by North Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the North Shore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2089
Urban Area
Mosman - North Sydney
LGA / Council
North Sydney
Federal Electorate
Warringah
State Electorate
North Shore
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.83°, 151.22°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.28 km²
Elevation
72m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Big Bear Shopping Complex Military Street & Park Street Neutral Bay 2089 NSW
  • Woolworths
    1-7 Rangers Road Neutral Bay 2089 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 4 heritage-listed places in or near Neutral Bay, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Hastings
2 Hayes Street Neutral Bay • SHR #00567
Nutcote
5 Wallaringa Avenue Neutral Bay • SHR #00505
Hollowforth
146 Kurraba Road Neutral Bay • SHR #00450
St John's Uniting Church and Pipe Organ
Yeo Street, Neutral Bay • SHR #00423

🔍 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 Neutral Bay by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Neutral Bay Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$550
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,895
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.4%

3 state housing + 18 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,488
Census 2021
10,090
▼ 3.8% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$70,512
Income 2021
$80,704
▲ 14.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

⚖️ Compare Neutral Bay With

🏘️Mosman
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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,871
Born Overseas 3,798

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 652
  • 2. New Zealand 268
  • 3. China 261
  • 4. India 175
  • 5. South Africa 174
  • 6. United States 170
  • 7. Japan 133
  • 8. Hong Kong 128
  • 9. Philippines 117
  • 10. Thailand 83

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,539
Australian 2,426
Irish 1,320
Scottish 1,111
Chinese 850
Italian 405
German 395
Indian 261
Filipino 169
French 168

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,552
Both parents born in Australia
4,583
Both parents born overseas
1,498
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.7%
Christianity
40.1%
Buddhism
2.5%
Hinduism
2.3%
Judaism
1.1%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
534 (5.3%)
5-14 years
808 (8.0%)
15-19 years
316 (3.1%)
20-24 years
530 (5.3%)
25-34 years
2,229 (22.1%)
35-44 years
1,824 (18.1%)
45-54 years
1,220 (12.1%)
55-64 years
1,021 (10.1%)
65-74 years
867 (8.6%)
75-84 years
517 (5.1%)
85+ years
227 (2.2%)

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