Lower North Shore
Milsons Point
An iconic harbour-front suburb at the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge — home to Luna Park, the North Sydney Olympic Pool and some of the most photographed Bridge-and-Opera-House views in Sydney. Almost entirely apartment stock with luxury new-builds and Art Deco classics. Suits expats, downsizers and high-net-worth buyers prioritising harbour views and short CBD walks.
- To CBD
- ~4 min
- Schools profiled
- 6
- Pros / Cons
- 4 / 4
Connectivity
Getting around
- Railway
- Sydney Trains
Milsons Point station on the T1 North Shore line — 2 min to Wynyard, 4 min to Town Hall.
Sydney Metro M1Indirect — Victoria Cross M1 station ~10 min walk via Lavender Bay.
FerryMilsons Point Wharf — direct ferries to Circular Quay (~10 min).
- Buses
Routes 230, 263, 269 along Alfred Street; B-Line stops at North Sydney 10 min walk away.
- By car
- Motorway access
Direct on-ramps to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel via the Warringah Freeway.
Drive timesSydney CBD ~7 min, North Sydney 3 min, Mosman 10 min, Chatswood 15 min.
Local life
What's in Milsons Point
The shops, parks, pubs and landmarks that locals actually use.
parkCaptain Henry Waterhouse Reserve
A popular park in Milsons Point (4.8★ · 81 reviews). 2 Jeffreys Street, Kirribilli
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parkMary Booth Lookout Reserve
A popular park in Milsons Point (4.8★ · 676 reviews). 7 Waruda Street, Kirribilli
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cafePiato Restaurant
A popular cafe in Milsons Point (4.4★ · 980 reviews). 123 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point
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cafeNorth Sydney Olympic Pool
A popular cafe in Milsons Point (4.2★ · 209 reviews). 4 Alfred Street South, Milsons Point
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cafeCool Mac
A popular cafe in Milsons Point (4.5★ · 451 reviews). 2/34 Burton Street, Kirribilli
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restaurantThe Old Commodore Hotel
A popular restaurant in Milsons Point (4.1★ · 1562 reviews). 206 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point
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restaurantSails on Lavender Bay
A popular restaurant in Milsons Point (4.4★ · 1369 reviews). 2 Henry Lawson Avenue, McMahons Point
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restaurantAqua Dining
A popular restaurant in Milsons Point (4.4★ · 778 reviews). Northcliff St &, Paul Street, Milsons Point
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venueKirribilli Hotel
A popular venue in Milsons Point (4.1★ · 1671 reviews). 35-37 Broughton Street, Milsons Point
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venueGreenwood Hotel
A popular venue in Milsons Point (4.1★ · 1948 reviews). The Greenwood Plaza Rooftop, 36 Blue Street, North Sydney
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landmarkLuna Park Sydney
A popular landmark in Milsons Point (4.1★ · 16749 reviews). 1 Olympic Dr, Milsons Point
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landmarkSydney Harbour Bridge
A popular landmark in Milsons Point (4.8★ · 20914 reviews). Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney
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landmarkCopes Lookout
A popular landmark in Milsons Point (4.8★ · 287 reviews). Jeffreys Street, Kirribilli
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landmarkLavender Bay Parklands
A popular landmark in Milsons Point (4.7★ · 99 reviews). 7 Lavender Crescent, Lavender Bay
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landmarkBlues Point Reserve
A popular landmark in Milsons Point (4.7★ · 3491 reviews). Blues Point Road, North Sydney
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Education
Schools & tertiary
Primary: North Sydney Demonstration. Secondary: Cammeraygal High (comprehensive co-ed in Crows Nest) or selective options at North Sydney Boys / Girls.
Primary
- North Sydney Demonstration SchoolPublic
High-performing local primary in adjoining North Sydney.
- Wenona SchoolPrivate
Independent non-denominational girls K-12 a short walk away.
- Loreto KirribilliCatholic
Catholic girls K-12 directly adjoining.
- Sydney Church of England Grammar (Shore)Private
Anglican boys K-12 in adjoining North Sydney.
Secondary
- North Sydney Boys High SchoolSelective
Fully selective; consistently #1 in NSW for HSC.
- North Sydney Girls High SchoolSelective
Fully selective; consistently top 5 in NSW.
- Wenona SchoolPrivate
Independent non-denominational girls K-12 a short walk away.
- Loreto KirribilliCatholic
Catholic girls K-12 directly adjoining.
- Sydney Church of England Grammar (Shore)Private
Anglican boys K-12 in adjoining North Sydney.
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 harbour views — Opera House and Bridge from many windows
- Walk over the Bridge to the CBD; train is 2 min
- Loreto Kirribilli, Wenona and selective schools within walking distance
- Direct ferry from Milsons Point Wharf to Circular Quay
Watch outs
- Almost entirely apartments — very limited family-house stock
- Premium pricing for harbour-view units
- Tourist traffic around Luna Park on summer weekends
- Limited parking — most buildings have one or no car space
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