Point Piper
NSW 2027 • Greater Sydney
About Point Piper
Point Piper is one of Australia's most prestigious and sought-after harbour-side suburbs, located approximately 4 kilometres east of the Sydney CBD within the Woollahra Council area. The suburb spans just 0.39 square kilometres of prime Sydney Harbour waterfront, housing a population of 1,334 residents in an enclave of remarkable exclusivity. With a median household income of $4,530 per week — among the highest in the country — Point Piper attracts high-net-worth individuals drawn to its iconic water views and grand residences. The median age of 52 reflects a mature, established resident base, with the majority of households owner-occupied.
The suburb is defined by its spectacular Sydney Harbour frontage, with waterfront mansions and luxury apartment buildings overlooking Rose Bay and beyond to the Harbour Bridge. Residents enjoy proximity to the boutique shopping and dining precincts of Double Bay and Rose Bay, as well as the prestigious Sydney Grammar and Scots College nearby. City buses connect Point Piper to the CBD and surrounding Eastern Suburbs, while the nearby Edgecliff station on the Eastern Suburbs Railway offers rail access. The suburb's unmatched combination of harbour views, privacy, and proximity to the city makes it a perennial favourite among Sydney's elite.
Point Piper falls under postcode 2027 and is governed by Woollahra Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Vaucluse electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 325, 326 — Sydney CBD (Circular Quay) 20-30 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Well-served by city buses along New South Head Road; Edgecliff station 1.8km away
Walkable to Rose Bay and Double Bay amenities, but car or bus generally preferred for CBD commuting
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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188 New South Head Road
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Point Piper, 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 Point Piper by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Point Piper Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Point Piper" under Suburb
Housing 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 73
- 2. China 53
- 3. New Zealand 38
- 4. South Africa 36
- 5. United States 26
- 6. Singapore 22
- 7. Hong Kong 19
- 8. Malaysia 15
- 9. Canada 13
- 10. India 13
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)