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Crows Nest 2065 suburb insights

Located in the North Sydney council area, Crows Nest (2065) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Crows Nest is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

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

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Affordability

Can I afford Crows Nest?

Can I afford Crows Nest?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Crows Nest? Based on the suburb median of $915,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$4,517/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
39.9%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$732,000 loan
20% deposit ($183,000)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 40% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Crows Nest39.9%
Sydney median income50.4%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.
Can I afford Crows Nest?

Rental market in Crows Nest

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
Dec 22: $750 per week (179 bonds)Mar 23: $1,000 per week (299 bonds)Jun 23: $875 per week (311 bonds)Sep 23: $860 per week (282 bonds)Dec 23: $850 per week (267 bonds)Mar 24: $980 per week (297 bonds)Jun 24: $895 per week (242 bonds)Sep 24: $893 per week (308 bonds)Dec 24: $900 per week (304 bonds)Mar 25: $900 per week (301 bonds)Jun 25: $958 per week (226 bonds)Sep 25: $900 per week (254 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

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.

Lifestyle

Crows Nest Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Crows Nest

33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:19 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
5.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
16.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.4pphm
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.
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Change

How might Crows Nest change?

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.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Crows Nest change?

Investor activity in Crows Nest

2065 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other North Sydney postcodes, or explore the full North Sydney suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2065?
Crows Nest is the primary suburb with postcode 2065 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Crows Nest is the main locality.
Which local government area is Crows Nest in?
Crows Nest (2065) is located in the North Sydney local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Crows Nest?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Crows Nest (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 Crows Nest flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Crows Nest. 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 Crows Nest?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Crows Nest (2065), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Crows Nest (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 Crows Nest (2065). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Crows Nest changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Crows Nest (2065) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Crows Nest in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Crows Nest 2065: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full North Sydney suburb index to compare nearby options.