Thinking about buying your first home in Wollstonecraft (2065)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Wollstonecraft is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Wollstonecraft a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Wollstonecraft (2065) 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
Wollstonecraft suits established professionals and downsizers who want inner-north convenience without the grind of the CBD. The unit median of $1,325,000 is the realistic entry point here, given houses average $4,235,000 across only 10 sales. With a walkability score of 95, 101 transport options within 1.6 km, and North Sydney Girls High School in the postcode, it works well for families prioritising selective schooling and a low-car lifestyle. The ICSEA mean of 1139 is strong.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are effectively locked out. The unit median alone sits well above most first home buyer scheme thresholds, and the data confirms FHBAS eligibility does not apply at these prices. The suburb is 79% apartments with only 7% separate houses, so if you want a garden and a quiet street, this is not your suburb. The 49% renter share also means strata buildings here carry meaningful turnover, which can complicate owners corporation dynamics.
What to verify before you bid
- Strata records for your specific building: with 177 unit sales in the window and a high renter share, check the owners corporation financials and any outstanding special levies before exchanging. - Bushfire-prone land coverage is 9.6% of the postcode. Confirm whether the specific lot you are buying sits within a designated bushfire-prone area on the NSW Rural Fire Service map. - The composite grade is B- with a C+ financial rating. Get independent comparable sales analysis given the thin house market of only 10 transactions.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Wollstonecraft?
BOCSAR · WOLLSTONECRAFT 2065
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K1,60212 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−80%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)North Sydney
Within LGA: North Sydney
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT58%48 reports
ASSAULT23%19 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT19%16 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED50%
NON-DOMESTIC50%
Across 18 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 Wollstonecraft
23
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:21 AEST
Cammeray station · 2.1 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 28 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.3pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Cammeray 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 254 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
$900per week
Sep 2025 · 254 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Lavender Bay2060
$950▲$50
1.6 km away
Artarmon2064
$775▼$125
2.0 km away
Cammeray2062
$800▼$100
2.0 km away
Neutral Bay2089
$830▼$70
2.4 km away
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 · 2065
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2065. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Wollstonecraft is the primary suburb with postcode 2065 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Wollstonecraft is the main locality.
Which local government area is Wollstonecraft in?
Wollstonecraft (2065) is located in the North Sydney local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Wollstonecraft?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Wollstonecraft (2065) 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 Wollstonecraft flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Wollstonecraft. 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 Wollstonecraft?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Wollstonecraft (2065), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Wollstonecraft (2065) 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 Wollstonecraft (2065). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Wollstonecraft changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Wollstonecraft (2065) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
