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Northbridge suburb profile

Northbridge sits on Sydney's Lower North Shore, centred on the bridge that crosses Middle Harbour and a network of calm inlets. It is a leafy, largely residential suburb popular with families and people who value water access and outdoor life. The housing mix leans to older federation and mid-century homes alongside modern waterfront residences, many with harbour views or private moorings. A small village hub provides cafés and shops for everyday needs, while foreshore reserves, boat ramps and walking tracks make the harbour and bushland readily usable. Regular bus services link Northbridge to nearby centres and the city.

Northbridge property market performance

Property growth+13.3%Past 12 months

The suburb has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. The median house price is $5.47 million, a solid 5.2% rise over the last 12 months. Unit values rose sharply, up 21.3% over the same 12-month period.

Over the last 3 months there were 15 house sales and 6 unit sales. Median days on market over the last 12 months were 56 days for houses and 49 days for units, so they sold in a similar time.

In Northbridge the rental market saw house rents average $1,800 a week over the last 12 months, edging up 1.1%, while unit rents averaged $750 a week and fell a solid 6.2% over the same period. Unit rents declined more strongly than house rents rose.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$5.47MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
5.2%21.3%
Sold
Past 3 months
156
Median days on market
Past 12 months
5649
Average rent
Past 12 months
$1800$750
Change in rent
Past 12 months
1.1%-6.3%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Northbridge demographics

Northbridge is a community of about 6,493 people with a median age of 44. The typical household earns $3,874 a week, roughly $201,400 a year.

Households are strongly family-oriented: couple families with children make up 56.7% and couple families without children 32.9%, so nearly nine in ten households are couple families. One-parent families account for 9.3% and other families 1.1%.

Homes in Northbridge are mostly owner-occupied, with 49.2% owned outright and 30.7% owned with a mortgage, totalling about 80% owner-occupied, while renters comprise 20.1%.

Suburbs near Northbridge

Some popular suburbs near Northbridge include:

  • Cammeray: Tree-lined residential suburb on Sydney's lower north shore.
  • Castlecrag: Harbour-front suburb with bushland reserves and winding walking paths.
  • Naremburn: Quiet residential area with small parks and local shops.
  • Willoughby: Commercial and civic centre serving Sydney's lower north shore.
  • Crows Nest: Vibrant village strip with cafes, shops and public transport links.

How does Northbridge compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Northbridge’s median house price is 52.5% higher than Cammeray’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Northbridge have grown 8.1% higher than in Castlecrag.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Northbridge have grown 20.8% higher than in Cammeray.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Northbridge are selling 41.1% faster than in Castlecrag.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Northbridge are selling 10.9% faster than in Willoughby.
  • Investment considerations: In Northbridge, the rental yield for house is 95.9% higher than the Sydney average, while the rental yield for units is 4.6% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Northbridge have grown 176.9% higher than the average rate of growth across Sydney.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Northbridge have grown 63.0% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Sydney.

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In Northbridge ,30 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 58.4% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

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