Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
NSW · Northern Beaches Council
Lovett Bay, 2105
Population
117
Median age
59
Median income
$2,437/wk
Employed
52.7%
Languages at home
4.4%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Suburb profile
Lovett Bay is a welcoming smaller community in Northern Beaches, with a settled community character. Close enough to visit the capital for a day trip, yet far enough away to keep a distinctly local pace. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Living here
Population
- Population
- 117
- Median age
- 59
- Median household income / week
- $2,437
- Dwelling vacancy
- 36.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 25 of 69
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,696
- Employment rate
- 52.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Community & culture
4.4% speak a language other than English at home; 29.1% born overseas
- Language at home
- 109 English only · 5 other
- Non-English at home
- 4.4%
- Born overseas
- 32 (29.1%)
- Australian citizens
- 100
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, and Indigenous status (usual residence).
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 9
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 76.9
- State safety percentile
- 54.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -24.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Malicious Damage To Property8
- Other Offences32
- Other Theft6
- Steal From Dwelling4
- Steal From Motor Vehicle6
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Sports field
Other(2)
- North Elvina WharfFerry Terminal
- West Pittwater Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived from OpenStreetMap & Census) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Period: seasonal · Updated on site · Static grid from WorldClim monthly averages
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
24 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (external)7 THE CHASE LOVETT BAY 2105Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure32 STURDEE LANE LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation15 THE CHASE LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure36 STURDEE LANE LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18-20 STURDEE LANE LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Access ramp; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support15 THE CHASE LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure36 STURDEE LANE LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 Portions Lovett Bay LOVETT BAYDetermined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18-20 STURDEE LANE LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
July 2023
- Port, wharf, boating facilities15 THE CHASE LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
May 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs15 THE CHASE LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition36 STURDEE LANE LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Other15 THE CHASE LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
January 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Retaining walls, protection of trees18-20 STURDEE LANE LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
2022· 4 proposals
September 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Retaining walls, protection of trees18-20 STURDEE LANE LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
August 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Other15 THE CHASE LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
April 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Other18 The Portions Lovett BayDetermined
February 2022
- Port, wharf, boating facilities2 LOVETT BAY LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
2021· 5 proposals
October 2021
- Port, wharf, boating facilities52 STURDEE LANE LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
August 2021
- Port, wharf, boating facilities6 BONA CRESCENT LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
June 2021
- Dwelling; Demolition36 STURDEE LANE LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
April 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development11 LOVETT BAY LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
February 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Retaining walls, protection of trees18-20 STURDEE LANE LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
2020· 1 proposal
October 2020
- Port, wharf, boating facilities18 LOVETT BAY LOVETT BAY 2105Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Recent changes
- North Elvina Wharfamenitiesferry_terminal
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- West Pittwater Rural Fire Brigadeamenitiesfire_station
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime8
- Other Offencescrime32
- Other Theftcrime6
- Steal From Dwellingcrime4
- Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime6
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning11 LOVETT BAY LOVETT BAY 2105Lodged 20 Apr 2021 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Otherplanning15 THE CHASE LOVETT BAY 2105Lodged 13 Mar 2023 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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