Suburb comparison
Kirribilli vs Lavender Bay — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Lavender Bay commands a $2.08M premium on median property price over Kirribilli; Lavender Bay is $100/wk cheaper per week to rent; Lavender Bay 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
Kirribilli
2061
North Sydney
Lavender Bay
2060
Choose Kirribilli if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Kirribilli leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Lavender Bay if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
- Lavender Bay leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Kirribilli or Lavender Bay more expensive?
- Lavender Bay has the higher median house price ($5.75M) compared with $3.67M in Kirribilli.
- Which is better for renters — Kirribilli or Lavender Bay?
- Median weekly rent is $900/wk in Kirribilli and $800/wk in Lavender Bay, making Lavender Bay the more affordable rental market.
- Is Kirribilli or Lavender Bay 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 Lavender Bay?
- Kirribilli has 0 schools in the postcode, and Lavender Bay has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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