Population
+1.9% since 2016.
North Sydney, NSW
North Sydney had a population of 68,950 at the 2021 Census (+1.9% since 2016). Median age 38.4. Median weekly household income $2,523. Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. Census 2026 data arrives June 2027.
North Sydney at a glance
What the 2021 Census says, compared with New South Wales.
Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, North Sydney's population grew by 1.9% to 68,950, slower than New South Wales as a whole (+7.9%). Its median age of 38.4 is close to the NSW average (38.4). Children under 10 make up 9.1% of residents, and people aged 70 and over 12.0%.
52.3% of households rent, a larger share than the NSW average of 33.1%. 25.7% own their home outright. Most homes are flats or apartments (75.9%). The 2021 Census counted 32,395 households.
The median household earns $2,523 a week, above the NSW average of $1,829. Renters pay a median $582 a week, and households with a mortgage repay $3,000 a month.
41.6% of residents were born overseas, more than the NSW average of 31.0%. 25.0% use a language other than English at home. 49.5% report no religion, higher than the NSW average (35.7%).
Key figures
2021 Census, North Sydney beside NSW and Australia.
| Measure | North Sydney | NSW | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,950 | 8,072,171 | 25,422,828 |
| Growth since 2016 | +1.9% | +7.9% | +8.6% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 38.4 | 38.2 |
| Households | 32,395 | 2,900,456 | 9,275,123 |
| Flats and apartments | 75.9% | 21.8% | 14.3% |
| Renting | 52.3% | 33.1% | 31.1% |
| Owned outright | 25.7% | 32.0% | 31.4% |
| Median household income a week | $2,523 | $1,829 | $1,747 |
| Median rent a week | $582 | $423 | $376 |
| Median mortgage repayment a month | $3,000 | $2,142 | $1,866 |
| Born overseas | 41.6% | 31.0% | 29.3% |
| Other language at home | 25.0% | 28.2% | 23.6% |
| No religion | 49.5% | 35.7% | 41.9% |
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Population and age
Each census since 2011, and the age profile in 2021.
Age
Median age 38.4, against 38.4 for New South Wales.
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Cultural background
The largest groups in North Sydney at the 2021 Census.
Ancestry
Languages at home
Country of birth
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Around North Sydney
The places it belongs to, sits beside and contains.
Part of
Nearby
Suburbs in North Sydney
Largest first.
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