Lower North Shore
McMahons Point
A small harbourside peninsula directly west of the Bridge, with Federation terraces and apartment blocks stacked up the hillside facing the Opera House. Blues Point Tower dominates the skyline at the tip. A short walking commute to the CBD via the Bridge or a few stops on the ferry. Suits professionals and downsizers who want harbourfront living and pedestrian access to North Sydney offices and the city.
- To CBD
- ~9 min
- Schools profiled
- 3
- Pros / Cons
- 4 / 4
Connectivity
Getting around
- Railway
- Sydney Trains
T1 North Sydney station 10–15 min walk; closer T1 stop is Milsons Point 12–15 min walk. From North Sydney: Wynyard 4 min, Town Hall 6 min, Central 10 min.
Sydney Metro M1Victoria Cross (North Sydney) station 8–15 min walk. From Victoria Cross: Martin Place 4 min, Barangaroo 2 min, Chatswood 7 min, Macquarie Park 12 min.
- Buses
Routes 269, 287 along Blues Point Road. North Sydney 5 min, Wynyard 14 min, Circular Quay 18 min.
- Ferry
- Inner Harbour
McMahons Point wharf to Circular Quay 5 min via Inner Harbour ferries.
- By car
- Motorway access
Sydney Harbour Bridge/Tunnel via Blues Point Road and Lavender Street.
Drive times off-peakSydney CBD 7 min, North Sydney 3 min, Chatswood 14 min, Macquarie Park 20 min, Sydney Airport 22 min, Parramatta 27 min.
Local life
What's in McMahons Point
The shops, parks, pubs and landmarks that locals actually use.
parkBob Gordon Reserve
A popular park in McMahons Point (4.7★ · 12 reviews). King George Street, Lavender Bay
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parkLavender Bay Parklands
A popular park in McMahons Point (4.7★ · 99 reviews). 7 Lavender Crescent, Lavender Bay
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cafeMary Mackillop Place
A popular cafe in McMahons Point (4.6★ · 158 reviews). 80 William Street, North Sydney
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cafePiato Restaurant
A popular cafe in McMahons Point (4.4★ · 979 reviews). 123 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point
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cafeBacino Bar
A popular cafe in McMahons Point (4.8★ · 326 reviews). Suite 2/83 Mount Street, North Sydney
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restaurantThe Old Commodore Hotel
A popular restaurant in McMahons Point (4.1★ · 1561 reviews). 206 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point
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restaurantRengaya
A popular restaurant in McMahons Point (4.4★ · 785 reviews). 1/101 Miller Street, North Sydney
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restaurantSails on Lavender Bay
A popular restaurant in McMahons Point (4.4★ · 1365 reviews). 2 Henry Lawson Avenue, McMahons Point
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venueFirehouse Hotel
A popular venue in McMahons Point (4.1★ · 1534 reviews). 86 Walker Street, North Sydney
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venueBlues Point Hotel
A popular venue in McMahons Point (4.1★ · 739 reviews). 116 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point
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landmarkLuna Park Sydney
A popular landmark in McMahons Point (4.1★ · 16738 reviews). 1 Olympic Dr, Milsons Point
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landmarkBlues Point Reserve
A popular landmark in McMahons Point (4.7★ · 3483 reviews). Blues Point Road, North Sydney
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landmarkWendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
A popular landmark in McMahons Point (4.8★ · 3622 reviews). Lavender Street, Lavender Bay
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landmarkBalls Head Reserve
A popular landmark in McMahons Point (4.7★ · 879 reviews). Balls Head Drive, Waverton
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landmarkDon Bank Museum
A popular landmark in McMahons Point (4.8★ · 21 reviews). 6 Napier Street, North Sydney
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Education
Schools & tertiary
Primary: North Sydney Demonstration; secondary: Cammeraygal High.
Primary
Catchment primary; competitive entry
- Loreto KirribilliPrivate
Independent Catholic girls' school nearby
Secondary
- Cammeraygal High SchoolPublic
Comprehensive public secondary
- Loreto KirribilliPrivate
Independent Catholic girls' school nearby
Real estate
Medians (2026)
Numbers coming soon. We're populating medians from Domain and CoreLogic — this section will fill in as the data lands.
The honest read
Pros & cons
What works
- Iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge views
- Walk-to-CBD via the Bridge
- Sydney Metro M1 at Victoria Cross within walking distance
- Ferry wharf for direct Circular Quay access
Watch outs
- Limited shopping beyond Blues Point Road
- Very steep streets
- High strata levies on view-facing apartment buildings
- Constrained parking
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