2025 results
Place Score’s Liveability Census took place between 30 March to 30 June 2025. This is the third time participants were asked to rate 50 neighbourhood liveability attributes with a place experience (PX) score out of 100.
North Sydney LGA achieved a PX score of 75/100, which was:
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In the top 10% of Council areas nationally
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9% higher than the Australian average of 66/100
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9% higher than the New South Wales average of 66/100
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7% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 66/100
Our strengths in 2025 include:
| Top 5 strengths | NSC LGA | AUS |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity (proximity to other neighbourhoods, employment centres, shops etc.) | 8.9/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Sense of personal safety (for all ages, genders, day or night) | 8.6/10 | 7/10 |
| Access to neighbourhood amenities (cafes, shops, health and wellness services etc.) | 8.6/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Elements of natural environment (natural features, views, vegetation, topography, water, wildlife etc.) | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Overall visual character of the neighbourhood | 8.2/10 | 7.4/10 |
Although higher on average in the majority of categories, North Sydney LGA was below the national benchmark in 2025 for:
| Weaknesses below national benchmark | 2025 | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range of housing prices and tenures (low to high $, buy or rent etc.) | -5% | -7% | -6% |
| Ease of driving and parking | -9% | -5% | -8% |
View summary of 2025 North Sydney results
These results were provided by © 2025 Place Score as part of the 2025 Australian Liveability Census.
To find out more about the Liveability Census, visit Liveability Platform - Place Score
2023 results
Our strengths in 2023 show an appreciation of our buildings and infrastructure as evidenced by the table below:
| Top 5 strengths | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Things to do in the evenings - bars, dining, cinema, live music etc. | +19% | +17% |
| Evidence of Council/government management (signage, street cleaners etc.) | +18% | n/a |
| Local history, historic buildings, or features | +17% | +14% |
| Unusual or unique buildings and/or public space design | +12% | n/a |
| Evidence of recent public investment (roads, parks, schools etc.) | +16% | n/a |
View summary of 2023 North Sydney results
These results were provided by © 2023 Place Score as part of the 2023 Australian Liveability Census.