Considering Kirribilli? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is Kirribilli a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Kirribilli (2061) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Kirribilli suits established professionals or downsizers who want harbour-adjacent living without a freestanding house to maintain. The median unit price of $1,880,000 is the realistic entry point here, given that only 6% of dwellings are separate houses. Walkability sits at the 84th percentile across Sydney, with 94 cafes and 59 transport stops within 1.6 kilometres. The SEIFA decile of 10 out of 10 reflects a genuinely affluent, well-serviced neighbourhood.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out at these prices, and the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme does not apply at the median unit price of $1,880,000. Families should note that only 6% of stock is freestanding housing, and the owner-occupier rate is just 34%, meaning most neighbours are renters in a predominantly apartment suburb. The house median has fallen 26.6% year-on-year, a sharp move on thin volume of 15 sales, so that figure deserves real caution rather than celebration.
What to verify before you bid
- The house median drop of 26.6% is based on only 15 sales. Verify individual comparable sales directly with the agent and through NSW Valuer General data before treating that figure as a market signal. - With 87% of stock being flats and apartments, obtain the strata records and check the 10-year capital works fund forecast for any building you are considering, particularly older harbour-facing blocks with facade or lift exposure. - Confirm the five medical services within 1.6 kilometres cover your specific needs, as the count alone does not indicate specialist availability.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Kirribilli?
BOCSAR · KIRRIBILLI 2061
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K4,05112 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−49%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)North Sydney
Within LGA: North Sydney
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT69%72 reports
ASSAULT16%17 reports
OTHER OFFENCES15%16 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED38%
NON-DOMESTIC63%
Across 16 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Kirribilli
25
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:03 AEST
Bradfield Highway station · 0.6 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 36 · Fair
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.4µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.8pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Bradfield Highway station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 72 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$1,030per week
Sep 2025 · 72 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2061
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2061. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in North Sydney
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Kirribilli is the primary suburb with postcode 2061 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Kirribilli is the main locality.
Which local government area is Kirribilli in?
Kirribilli (2061) is located in the North Sydney local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Kirribilli?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Kirribilli (2061) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Kirribilli flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Kirribilli. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Kirribilli?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Kirribilli (2061), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Kirribilli (2061) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Kirribilli (2061). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Kirribilli changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Kirribilli (2061) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
