Is Crows Nest or North Sydney more expensive?

North Sydney has the higher median house price ($3.06M) compared with $2.70M in Crows Nest.

Which is better for renters — Crows Nest or North Sydney?

Median weekly rent is $840/wk in Crows Nest and $800/wk in North Sydney, making North Sydney the more affordable rental market.

Is Crows Nest or North Sydney at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Crows Nest vs North Sydney?

Crows Nest has 6 schools in the postcode, and North Sydney has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Crows Nest vs North Sydney: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: North Sydney commands a $365K premium on median property price over Crows Nest; Crows Nest has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

North Sydney

Crows Nest

2065

North Sydney

2060

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Crows Nest (2065) and North Sydney (2060) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Crows Nest	North Sydney
SAFETYSafety North Sydney leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C(0)	C+▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	9.6%	5.0%▲
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B(0)	B▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	6▲	2
FINANCEFinance Crows Nest leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C-(0)
Median house price	$2.70M	$3.06M
Median unit price	$915K	$1.34M
Median weekly rent	$840/wk	$800/wk
Annual price growth	+6.3%▲	+1.3%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B+(1)	A-▲(1)
Walkability percentile	95▲	86

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Crows Nest if...

Crows Nest leads on Finance
You want a lower entry price for a house
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Family, Lifestyle.

Choose North Sydney if...

North Sydney leads on Safety
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Family, Lifestyle.

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Common questions

Is Crows Nest or North Sydney more expensive?: North Sydney has the higher median house price ($3.06M) compared with $2.70M in Crows Nest.
Which is better for renters — Crows Nest or North Sydney?: Median weekly rent is $840/wk in Crows Nest and $800/wk in North Sydney, making North Sydney the more affordable rental market.
Is Crows Nest or North Sydney at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Crows Nest vs North Sydney?: Crows Nest has 6 schools in the postcode, and North Sydney has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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