Suburb Profiles

Bellevue Hill

The size of Bellevue Hill is approximately 2 km². It has 5 parks covering nearly 9% of the total area. There are 4 schools and 2 childcare centre’s located in Bellevue Hill. The population of Bellevue Hill in 1996 was 9,931 people. By 2001 the population was 10,213 showing a population growth of 3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bellevue Hill is 30 - 39 years.

Households in Bellevue Hill are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $1,700.00 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bellevue Hill work in a professional occupation. In 1996, 48% of the homes in Bellevue Hill were owner-occupied compared with 53% in 2001.

Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $2,487,500.

Bondi

The size of Bondi is approximately 1 km². It has 3 parks covering nearly 4% of the total area. There are 7 schools and 4 childcare centre’s located in Bondi. The population of Bondi in 1996 was 6,877 people. By 2001 the population was 6,832 showing a population decline of 1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bondi is 20 - 29 years.

Households in Bondi are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $1,400.00 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bondi work in a professional occupation. In 1996, 40% of the homes in Bondi were owner-occupied compared with 42% in 2001.

Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $1,172,000.

Darling Point

The size of Darling Point is approximately 1 km². It has 4 park’s covering nearly 3% of the total area. There is 1 school located in Darling Point. The population of Darling Point in 1996 was 2,750 people. By 2001 the population was 3,850 showing a population growth of 40% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Darling Point is 30 - 39 years.

Households in Darling Point are primarily couples without children and are likely to be repaying over $2000.00 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Darling Point work in a professional occupation. In 1996, 46% of the homes in Darling Point were owner-occupied compared with 56% in 2001.

Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $3,925,000.

Double Bay

The size of Double Bay is approximately 1 km². It has 6 park’s covering nearly 3% of the total area. There is 1 school and 2 childcare centre’s located in Double Bay. The population of Double Bay in 1996 was 4,290 people. By 2001 the population was 4,176 showing a population decline of 3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Double Bay is 40 - 49 years.

Households in Double Bay are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $2,100.00 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Double Bay work in a professional occupation. In 1996, 43% of the homes in Double Bay were owner-occupied compared with 49% in 2001.

Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $2,000,000.

Dover Heights

The size of Dover Heights is approximately 1 km². It has 4 parks covering nearly 5% of the total area. There are 3 school’s and 1 childcare centre located in Dover Heights. The population of Dover Heights in 1996 was 4,039 people. By 2001 the population was 3,864 showing a population decline of 4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Dover Heights is 40 - 49 years.

Households in Dover Heights are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $2,900.00 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Dover Heights work in a professional occupation. In 1996, 67% of the homes in Dover Heights were owner-occupied compared with 73% in 2001.

Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $2,155,000.

Edgecliff

The size of Edgecliff is approximately 2 km². It has 2 parks covering nearly 2% of the total area. There is 1 school and 1 childcare centre located in Edgecliff. The population of Edgecliff in 1996 was 2040 people. By 2001 the population was 2022 showing a population decline of less than 1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Edgecliff is 20 - 29 years.

Households in Edgecliff are primarily couples without children and are likely to be repaying over $1,500.00 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Edgecliff work in a professional occupation. In 1996, 51% of the homes in Edgecliff were owner-occupied compared with 58% in 2001.

Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $915,000.

Paddington

The size of Paddington is approximately 2 km². It has 3 parks covering nearly 4% of the total area. There are 4 school’s and 5 childcare centre’s located in Paddington. The population of Paddington in 1996 was 11,376 people. By 2001 the population was 10,887 showing a population decline of 4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Paddington is 30 - 39 years.

Households in Paddington are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $1,900.00 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Paddington work in a professional occupation. In 1996, 40% of the homes in Paddington were owner-occupied compared with 44% in 2001.

Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $1,220,000.

Point Piper

The size of Point Piper is approximately 1 km². It has 2 parks covering less than 1% of the total area. The population of Point Piper in 1996 was 1310 people. By 2001 the population was 1164 showing a population decline of 1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Point Piper is 50 - 59 years.

Households in Point Piper are primarily couples and are likely to be repaying over $2400.00 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Point Piper work in a professional occupation. In 1996, 60% of the homes in Point Piper were owner-occupied compared with 68% in 2001.

Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $4,300,000.

Rose Bay

The size of Rose Bay is approximately 3 km². It has 9 parks covering nearly 34% of the total area. There are 6 schools and 4 childcare centre’s located in Rose Bay. The population of Rose Bay in 1996 was 8,467 people. By 2001 the population was 9,755 showing a population growth of 15% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Rose Bay is 40 - 49 years.

Households in Rose Bay are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $2,200.00 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Rose Bay work in a professional occupation. In 1996, 48% of the homes in Rose Bay were owner-occupied compared with 50% in 2001.

Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $1,650,000.

Rushcutters Bay

The size of Rushcutters Bay is approximately 1 km². It has 2 parks covering nearly 30% of the total area. The population of Rushcutters Bay in 1996 was 1546 people. By 2001 the population was 1864 showing a population growth of 2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Rushcutters Bay is 30 - 39 years.

Households in Rushcutters Bay are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $1500.00 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Rushcutters Bay work in a professional occupation. In 1996, 41% of the homes in Rushcutters Bay were owner-occupied compared with 49% in 2001.

Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $1,450,000.

Vaucluse

The size of Vaucluse is approximately 3 km². It has 7 parks covering nearly 18% of the total area. There are 3 schools and 1 childcare centre located in Vaucluse. The population of Vaucluse in 1996 was 9,719 people. By 2001 the population was 10,076 showing a population growth of 4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Vaucluse is 40 - 49 years.

Households in Vaucluse are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $2,400.00 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Vaucluse work in a professional occupation. In 1996, 58% of the homes in Vaucluse were owner-occupied compared with 65% in 2001.

Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $2,767,500.

Watsons Bay

The size of Watsons Bay is approximately 1 km². It has 6 parks covering nearly 17% of the total area. The population of Watsons Bay in 1996 was 966 people. By 2001 the population was 439 showing a population decline of 55% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Watsons Bay is 30 - 39 years.

Households in Watsons Bay are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $2000.00 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Watsons Bay work in a professional occupation. In 1996, 51% of the homes in Watsons Bay were owner-occupied compared with 70% in 2001.

Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $1,650,000.

Woollahra

The size of Woollahra is approximately 1 km². It has 6 parks covering nearly 7% of the total area. There are 2 schools and 4 childcare centre’s located in Woollahra. The population of Woollahra in 1996 was 6,237 people. By 2001 the population was 5,959 showing a population decline of 4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Woollahra is 20 - 29 years.

Households in Woollahra are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $2000.00 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Woollahra work in a professional occupation. In 1996, 43% of the homes in Woollahra were owner-occupied compared with 49% in 2001.

Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $1,604,000.