Moving to Edgecliff NSW 2027
What the official numbers say about living in Edgecliff — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $600 a week, against a median household income of $2,321 a week.
About 47% of homes are owner-occupied and 51% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Edgecliff grew 26% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,981 → 2,499 people).
Around 51% of households are families, averaging 1.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Edgecliff sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (19% of workers), while 66% work from home.
Nearest train station: Edgecliff, 50 m south-east.
Nearest metro station: Gadigal, 2.6 km west.
Nearest light rail stop: Moore Park, 2.1 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Bondi Junction Interchange, 1.8 km south-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Double Bay, 950 m north-east.
Nearest airport: Rose Bay Seaplane Base, 2.7 km east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 3 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 94 schools · 903 cafes & restaurants · 32 supermarkets · 123 parks · 11 beaches — see them all on the Edgecliff profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Ascham 200 m · Sydney Grammar School Edgecliff Preparatory 550 m · Glenmore Road Public School 600 m · Double Bay Public School 650 m · Woollahra Public School 950 m · Paddington Public School 1.1 km · Darlinghurst Public School 1.2 km · St Vincent's College 1.5 km
Groceries: Aldi 50 m · Coles 100 m · Gourmet Life 350 m · Woolworths 700 m · Elizabeth Bay Deli 1 km · Romeo's Food Group 1.1 km · IGA 1.1 km · Simon Johnson Providore 1.1 km
Parks and reserves: Edgecliff Square 200 m · Trumper Park 300 m · Sutherland Park 450 m · Euroka Reserve 500 m · Loftus Reserve 550 m · Guilfoyle Park 550 m · Rushcutters Bay Park 650 m · Windsor Street Reserve 700 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Edgecliff, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Rock Dove · Silver Gull · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Edgecliff, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgecliff here | 2,499 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
| Darling Point | 3,977 | — | 10/10 | 21% |
| Double Bay | 4,709 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Paddington | 12,701 | — | 10/10 | 16% |
| Rushcutters Bay | 2,335 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Woollahra | 7,189 | — | 10/10 | 22% |
| Elizabeth Bay | 4,878 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Woollahra — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Wentworth — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2027 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Edgecliff profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $600 a week, and about 51% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 26% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,981 people to 2,499. It sits about 3 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Edgecliff station is roughly 0 km away. Local government is Woollahra council, and the federal seat is Wentworth.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Edgecliff vs Darling Point · Edgecliff vs Double Bay.
Nearby guides: Darling Point · Double Bay · Paddington · Rushcutters Bay · Woollahra · Elizabeth Bay.
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