Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 0.8 km apart, on the same open data. Neutral Bay scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Neutral Bay | North Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 91 | 98 |
| Safety | 49 | 25 |
| Wealth | 61 | 58 |
| Value | 61 | 45 |
| Parks | 91 | 87 |
| Cafés | 90 | 99 |
| Transit | 82 | 95 |
| Green space | 30 | 56 |
| Active & healthy | 77 | 87 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 58 | 84 |
| Median rent | $550/wk | $575/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $3,620,000 | $4,070,000 |
| Population | 10,090 | 8,964 |
| Full profile | Neutral Bay in full | North Sydney in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Neutral Bay scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Neutral Bay has the lower median house price of the two ($3,620,000 vs $4,070,000).
Neutral Bay scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Neutral Bay or North Sydney.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →