NSW · North Sydney Council
Milsons Point, 2061
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Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Cycling
- Green suburb
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Milsons Point is a lively inner mid-sized suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. Sitting close to the city centre, it is easy to dip into neighbouring suburbs for work, dining and events. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with young professionals alongside longer-term residents.
A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, with locals returning to favourite spots. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and growth momentum against similar metro suburbs, even with safety and community and employment holding up better.
Population
- Population
- 2,529
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $3,267
- Dwelling vacancy
- 20.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 335 of 1,600
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,800
- Employment rate
- 63.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 46 / 6 / 1,250
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.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $898
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 155
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 104
- Against the person
- 23
- Against property
- 48
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 110 residents
- State safety percentile
- 16th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -21.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault23
- Other Offences21
- Steal From Dwelling19
- Steal From Retail Store24
- Transport Regulatory Offences14
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
Public transport
21 public transport stops in this suburb
- Acc To Concourse
- Concourse
- ENT Alfred St
- LFT To P1/2
- Milsons Point Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
51 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
April 2026
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1803 61 LAVENDER STREET MILSONS POINT 2061Under Assessment
March 2026
- Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces); Residential Accommodation19-21 NORTHCLIFF STREET MILSONS POINT 2061Withdrawn
February 2026
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation88 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation26 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)22 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
November 2025
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure48-50 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)24 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
2024· 8 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Kiosk4 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
November 2024
- Demolition; Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
August 2024
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure48-50 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
July 2024
- Place of public worship; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of AustraliaShop 3, 102 Alfred Street South, Milsons PointDetermined
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19-21 NORTHCLIFF STREET MILSONS POINT 2061Withdrawn
June 2024
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Specialised Retail Premises; Hours of operation and trading48-50 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 3 NORTHCLIFF STREET MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
April 2024
- Business premises; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia48-50 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
2023· 12 proposals
November 2023
- Restaurant or cafe; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and tradingSHOP 1 /118 ALFRED STREET MILSONS POINTDetermined
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure68 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
September 2023
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure88 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
August 2023
- Alterations and additions to commercial development68 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Withdrawn
June 2023
- Change of use1 3 HARBOURVIEW CRESCENT MILSONS POINT 2061Rejected
- Alterations and additions to residential development78 94-96 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development77 94-96 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
May 2023
- Change of use1/3 Harbourview Crescent, Milsons Point NSW 2061Rejected
April 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development24 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
March 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs80 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Rejected
- Other88 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
February 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs80 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Rejected
2022· 9 proposals
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development68 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development4 GLEN STREET MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
September 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development3 102 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial developmentShop G2 48-50 Alfred Street South, Milsons PointDetermined
May 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development4 GLEN STREET MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
March 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development4 GLEN STREET MILSONS POINT 2061Rejected
February 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Other301/118 Alfred Street South, Milsons Point, 2061Determined
- Alterations and additions to commercial development68 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
January 2022
- Change of useSHOP 1 /118 ALFRED STREET MILSONS POINTDetermined
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Alterations and additions to commercial developmentShop G2 48-50 Alfred Street South, Milsons PointDetermined
- Alterations and additions to commercial development68 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Withdrawn
September 2021
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Change of use3 102 ALFRED STREET SOUTH MILSONS POINT 2061Determined
August 2021
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Centre based childcare48-50 alfred street, milsons pointDetermined
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)
Amenities
252 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- 1-to-WinAmusement Arcade
- 2-to-WinAmusement Arcade
- Amusement Arcade
- BasketballAmusement Arcade
- Crazy BalloonsAmusement Arcade
- CroonersAmusement Arcade
- Every Colour WinsAmusement Arcade
- Hi StrikerAmusement Arcade
- Prize EverytimeAmusement Arcade
- Smash 'em AllAmusement Arcade
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bradfield Park NorthPark
- Harry's ParkPark
- Northcliff ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Dentalinidentist
- Milsons Point Medical Centredoctor
- Physio Therapy Yogaphysiotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- 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
Heritage
3 state heritage places
- Luna Park Precinct1 Olympic Drive Milsons PointSHR
- Milsons Point Railway Station groupNorth Shore railway, Milsons PointSHR
- Seidler Offices and Penthouses (including moveable heritage)Milsons Point NSWSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 47.9/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 30% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2018th in Australia
- State rank
- 637th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #222 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #429 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 74%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 1-to-Winamenitiesamusement_arcade
- 2-to-Winamenitiesamusement_arcade
- ANCHOR Cafe & Restaurantamenities118 Alfred Street South, Milsons Pointrestaurant
- Alfred St Sth opp Milsons Point Stationamenitiesbus_stop
- Alfred St at Lavender Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Altitude Coffeeamenitiescafe
- Amioamenitiescafe
- Amusement Arcadeamenitiesamusement_arcade
- Aquaamenitiesrestaurant
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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