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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 April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

North Sydney

Crows Nest

2065

North Sydney

North Sydney

2060

MetricCrows NestNorth Sydney
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%
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage9.6%5.0%▲
Schools in postcode6▲2

Choose Crows Nest if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • School options within walking distance matter
  • Crows Nest leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics

Choose North Sydney if...

  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • North Sydney leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics

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.

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