Point Piper, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Point Piper NSW is 1,334 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Point Piper is $1,835 per week ($95,420 per year). Median rent in Point Piper is $900 per week ($3,900 per month). Point Piper has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Point Piper has a population density of 3,454 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Point Piper is England. The most common religion is No religion (32.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Point Piper is $5,000.

There were 7 recorded offences in Point Piper in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (3 offences).

Population
1,334
Census 2021
Median income
$1,835/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$900/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
52years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Point Piper vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Point Piper is $1,835 a week, 140% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 5th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $900 a week, $515 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 19.9% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 52, 9 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasurePoint PiperTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,835/wk$765/wk +140%$766/wk
Household income$4,530/wk$1,704/wk +166%$1,637/wk
Rent$900/wk$385/wk +134%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$5,000/mo$1,965/mo +154%$1,733/mo
Median age5243 +9 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.9%22.6% −2.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Point Piper, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Point Piper Population

1,334 residents at the 2021 Census.

Point Piper Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,835/wk
$95,420 per year
Ranked 26 of 14,663
Median Rent
$900/wk
$3,900 per month
Ranked 31 of 14,663
Median Age
52years
14 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$5,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Point Piper Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $4,530/wk
Median rent $900/wk
Rent to income 19.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Point Piper against your income

About $19,630 a month
Median rent $900/wk
Left after rent $3,630/wk
Rent share 19.9%

Point Piper Schools

34
schools nearby
12
government
1148
avg ICSEA score
13,696
total students
Ascham School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,182 students
1217
ICSEA
Reddam House Independent
Combined
1203
ICSEA
Woollahra Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 667 students
1193
ICSEA
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 114 students
1188
ICSEA
Montessori East Independent
Primary · K-6 · 80 students
1188
ICSEA
Cranbrook School Independent
Secondary · K-12 · 1,693 students
1181
ICSEA
Glenmore Road Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 263 students
1176
ICSEA
Kambala Independent
Combined · K-12 · 986 students
1169
ICSEA
McAuley Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 273 students
1168
ICSEA
St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 151 students
1167
ICSEA
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 196 students
1164
ICSEA
The Scots College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 2,076 students
1162
ICSEA
Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart Independent
Combined · K-12 · 851 students
1160
ICSEA
Galilee Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 88 students
1160
ICSEA
Bellevue Hill Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 573 students
1156
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 34 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Point Piper

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (630) Female 52.8% (704)

Population Density

3,454
people per km²
1,334 people · 0.4 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$4,921
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.5%
China
4.0%
New Zealand
2.8%
South Africa
2.7%
United States of America
1.9%
Singapore
1.6%
Hong Kong
1.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
5.2%
Cantonese
2.1%
Italian
1.3%
Russian
1.3%
Greek
1.3%
German
0.8%
Hindi
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
32.1%
Australian
20.8%
Irish
11.4%
Chinese
10.0%
Scottish
9.3%
German
4.0%
Italian
4.0%
Greek
3.3%
Russian
2.8%
Polish
2.6%
Indian
1.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
32.1%
Catholic
18.9%
Anglican
13.8%
Judaism
13.6%
Not stated
9.8%
Eastern Orthodox
4.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%
Uniting Church
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.6% 613
Separated
1.6% 19
Divorced
8.5% 101
Widowed
6.2% 74
Never married
32.1% 381

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
41.0%
Couple: children under 15
28.4%
Couple: no children under 15
17.7%
One parent: no children under 15
7.3%
One parent: children under 15
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.0%
2 persons
43.7%
3 persons
14.8%
4 persons
9.1%
5 persons
3.4%
6+ persons
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Point Piper

Housing Tenure

Of the 532 occupied private dwellings in Point Piper at the 2021 Census, 28.2% were rented, 50.4% owned outright and 19.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.9% 10 dwellings
Owned outright
50.4% 268 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
19.0% 101 dwellings
Rented
28.2% 150 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.6%
2 bedrooms
29.2%
3 bedrooms
35.7%
4 bedrooms
13.4%
5 bedrooms
10.2%
6+ bedrooms
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
42.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
14.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.5%
1 vehicle
37.3%
2 vehicles
38.2%
3 vehicles
10.8%
4+ vehicles
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Point Piper

Employment

Employed full-time
39.0% 405 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 208 people
Unemployed
1.9% 20 people
Not in labour force
39.1% 406 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
46.7%
Managers
32.9%
Clerical & Administrative
7.1%
Sales Workers
6.7%
Community & Personal Service
3.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
2.2%
Labourers
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
0.6%
$400-$499/wk
1.4%
$500-$649/wk
1.7%
$650-$799/wk
2.1%
$800-$999/wk
2.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
2.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.7%
$4,000+/wk
56.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
2.9%
$300-$399/wk
0.7%
$400-$499/wk
1.1%
$500-$649/wk
0.9%
$650-$799/wk
3.5%
$800-$999/wk
5.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.4%
$3,500+/wk
33.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
59.8%
Did not go to work
26.6%
Walked only
5.9%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Bus
2.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
90.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
6.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
53.7%
Postgraduate Degree
24.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.6%
Certificate III/IV
5.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
32.0%
Society & Culture
25.8%
Health
12.5%
Creative Arts
7.0%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Engineering
5.4%
Education
4.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.6%
Information Technology
1.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Other Non-Govt
33.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
23.4%
Secondary: Catholic
11.0%
Vocational Education
9.1%
Pre-school
8.4%
Primary: Government
8.4%
Primary: Catholic
3.9%
Secondary: Government
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.8%
Has need for assistance
3.4%
Need for assistance not stated
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
54
Heart disease
47
Asthma
32
Cancer
32
Arthritis
30
Diabetes
29
Lung condition
19
Stroke
13
Kidney disease
7
Dementia
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.0% 119
Did not provide
89.0% 960

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.1% 240
Not a volunteer
77.9% 847

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 3
Previously served
1.5% 16
Never served
98.3% 1,082

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
37.1%
1 child
16.2%
2 children
26.9%
3 children
14.5%
4 children
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
17
1951: 1960
30
1961: 1970
34
1971: 1980
46
1981: 1990
74
1991: 2000
67
2001: 2010
70
2011: 2015
37
2016
16
2017
8
2018
8
2019
10
2020
18

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.3%
moved in the last year
40.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,026
Moved from NSW
120
Moved: same area (SA2)
39
Moved from overseas
23

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.6%
5: 14 hours
28.9%
15: 29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
8.6%
Did not do domestic work
23.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.9%
Step family: no other children
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Point Piper Crime Statistics

7 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
3
Theft
2
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Point Piper

The closest suburb to Point Piper is Rose Bay (NSW), 1.5 km away.

Rose Bay (NSW)
1.5 km away · income $1,398/wk · rent $630/wk
Bellevue Hill
1.7 km away · income $1,575/wk · rent $650/wk
Double Bay
1.8 km away · income $1,662/wk · rent $720/wk
Darling Point
1.8 km away · income $1,799/wk · rent $825/wk
Edgecliff
2.3 km away · income $1,510/wk · rent $600/wk
Vaucluse
2.3 km away · income $1,393/wk · rent $700/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Point Piper

What is the population of Point Piper NSW?

The population of Point Piper NSW is 1,334 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,454 people per km². Point Piper is ranked #3,557 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Point Piper?

The median personal income in Point Piper NSW is $1,835 per week, or $95,420 per year. The median household income is $4,530 per week. Family income is $4,921 per week. Point Piper is ranked #26 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Point Piper?

Median rent in Point Piper NSW is $900 per week ($3,900 per month). Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Point Piper ranks #31 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Point Piper?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Point Piper NSW is $5,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Point Piper?

The median age in Point Piper NSW is 52 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Point Piper a good suburb to live in?

Point Piper is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,334. The median income is $1,835/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13245. All dollar figures in AUD.