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Lavender Bay 2060 suburb insights

Located in the North Sydney council area, Lavender Bay (2060) 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 Lavender Bay 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 Lavender Bay?

Can I afford Lavender Bay?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Lavender Bay? Based on the suburb median of $1,100,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$5,430/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
52.7%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$880,000 loan
20% deposit ($220,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 53% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Lavender Bay52.7%
Sydney median income60.5%
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.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Lavender Bay?

Rental market in Lavender Bay

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 143 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
$950per week
Sep 2025 · 143 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $800 per week (72 bonds)Mar 23: $850 per week (87 bonds)Jun 23: $825 per week (127 bonds)Sep 23: $860 per week (135 bonds)Dec 23: $850 per week (123 bonds)Mar 24: $923 per week (126 bonds)Jun 24: $900 per week (122 bonds)Sep 24: $920 per week (166 bonds)Dec 24: $950 per week (136 bonds)Mar 25: $950 per week (154 bonds)Jun 25: $1,000 per week (122 bonds)Sep 25: $950 per week (143 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Neutral Bay2089
$830▼$120
1.2 km away
Kirribilli2061
$1,030▲$80
1.2 km away
Crows Nest2065
$900▼$50
1.6 km away
Cremorne2090
$875▼$75
1.9 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

Lavender Bay Lifestyle

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

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Lavender Bay

36
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:18 AEST
Bradfield Highway station · 0.7 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 36 · Fair

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
17.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.5pphm
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.
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Change

How might Lavender Bay change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2060

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2060. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Lavender Bay change?

Investor activity in Lavender Bay

2060 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Also in North Sydney

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 2060?
Lavender Bay is the primary suburb with postcode 2060 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Lavender Bay is the main locality.
Which local government area is Lavender Bay in?
Lavender Bay (2060) is located in the North Sydney local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Lavender Bay?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Lavender Bay (2060) 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 Lavender Bay flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Lavender Bay. 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 Lavender Bay?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Lavender Bay (2060), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Lavender Bay (2060) 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 Lavender Bay (2060). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Lavender Bay changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Lavender Bay (2060) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Lavender Bay in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Lavender Bay 2060: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full North Sydney suburb index to compare nearby options.