Is Kirribilli or North Sydney more expensive?

Kirribilli has the higher median house price ($3.67M) compared with $3.06M in North Sydney.

Which is better for renters — Kirribilli or North Sydney?

Median weekly rent is $900/wk in Kirribilli and $800/wk in North Sydney, making North Sydney the more affordable rental market.

Is Kirribilli 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 Kirribilli vs North Sydney?

Kirribilli has 0 schools in the postcode, and North Sydney has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Kirribilli vs North Sydney: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Kirribilli commands a $608K premium on median property price over North Sydney; North Sydney is $100/wk cheaper per week to rent; North Sydney 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

Kirribilli

2061

North Sydney

2060

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Kirribilli (2061) and North Sydney (2060) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Kirribilli	North Sydney
SAFETYSafety Kirribilli leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%▲	5.0%
FAMILYFamily North Sydney leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B(0)	B▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	0	2▲
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C-▲(0)	C-(0)
Median house price	$3.67M	$3.06M
Median unit price	$1.88M	$1.34M
Median weekly rent	$900/wk	$800/wk
Annual price growth	-26.6%	+1.3%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle North Sydney leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B+(1)	A-▲(1)
Walkability percentile	85	86▲

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

Which suits you?

Choose Kirribilli if...

Kirribilli leads on Safety

Tied on Finance.

Choose North Sydney if...

North Sydney leads on Family, Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Finance.

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Common questions

Is Kirribilli or North Sydney more expensive?: Kirribilli has the higher median house price ($3.67M) compared with $3.06M in North Sydney.
Which is better for renters — Kirribilli or North Sydney?: Median weekly rent is $900/wk in Kirribilli and $800/wk in North Sydney, making North Sydney the more affordable rental market.
Is Kirribilli 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 Kirribilli vs North Sydney?: Kirribilli has 0 schools in the postcode, and North Sydney has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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