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Property Investment in North Sydney, NSW

13 suburbs in North Sydney council area · Part of Greater Sydney · Population ~73,705 · 36,849 dwellings · 10 km²

North Sydney Council Average R-Score 68 / 100 — top suburb in North Sydney scores 93/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in North Sydney93

Highest R-Score out of 13 suburbs in North Sydney

North Sydney council average68

Across 13 scored suburbs in North Sydney

Suburb medians in North Sydney range from $3,000,000 to $9,840,000.

3-year population movement: +5.9%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.3% of stock (~466 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $2.8B. Key employment sectors: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (28%), Financial and Insurance Services (11%), Information Media and Telecommunications (7%), Education and Training (6%).

Typical suburb median price$3,950,000

Across 13 suburbs in North Sydney (Sept 2026) · ~46 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent2.2%

Median asking rent ~$1600/wk · Vacancy 2.5%.

Top suburb R-Score in North Sydney93/100

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Suburbs in North Sydney — Suburb Research & Street Scores

Every suburb in the North Sydney council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in North Sydney

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for North Sydney (New South Wales).

Is North Sydney (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, North Sydney (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 68/100 across 13 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 93/100. Across North Sydney, the typical suburb median price is $3,950,000, median weekly rent is $1600/wk, gross rental yield is 2.2%, and vacancy sits at 2.5%.

Which suburbs in North Sydney have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in North Sydney (NSW) are Kirribilli (93/100, median $4,120,000), Lavender Bay (92/100, median $3,000,000), Cammeray (79/100, median $3,585,000), Cremorne (77/100, median $3,250,000), Waverton (72/100, median $3,950,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in North Sydney?

Across North Sydney (NSW), the median suburb property price is $3,950,000, median asking rent is $1600/wk, and median gross yield is 2.2%, with homes averaging 46 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in North Sydney include Kirribilli (5.1%), Lavender Bay (5%), Cremorne (2.9%).

What are the demographics and size of the North Sydney council area?

North Sydney is a Local Government Area in New South Wales (part of Greater Sydney) with an ABS estimated resident population of 73,705, approximately 36,849 dwellings, covering 10 sq km.

What are the best streets in North Sydney (NSW)?

Every street across all 13 suburbs in North Sydney is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.