Breakfast Point
At 8,922.4 people per square kilometre, Breakfast Point is an unusually compact, apartment-led suburb of 4,678 residents. Apartments account for 91.5% of homes, while the median age of 47 is 7.0 years above the national figure. Household income ranks at the 88.1st percentile, yet average household size is 2.1, reflecting a mature population of couples and professionals. Compared with the lower-density streetscapes of nearby Concord and Cabarita, the suburb trades private outdoor space for apartment amenity and work-from-home convenience. Its overseas-born share is 42.4%, or 20.8 percentage points above the national comparison, because the area attracts established residents from a broad range of backgrounds.
Population
4,678
Median Age
47.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,303/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
3
Buyers need to approach Breakfast Point as an apartment market, not a conventional house suburb: 91.5% of dwellings are apartments and only 4.4% are separate houses. Two-bedroom homes lead at 44.6%, followed by three-bedroom homes at 28.7%, while 21.1% are studios or one-bedroom dwellings. A typical mortgage outlay is $2,800 per month, equal to 28.1% of household income, and weekly rent is $680. Compared with lower-density Concord, the trade-off is a smaller private footprint for lift access and a simpler lock-up lifestyle. Inspect sinking-fund records, defects, parking and orientation because apartment quality can vary sharply within the same postcode.
For Buyers
Buyers need to approach Breakfast Point as an apartment market, not a conventional house suburb: 91.5% of dwellings are apartments and only 4.4% are separate houses. Two-bedroom homes lead at 44.6%, followed by three-bedroom homes at 28.7%, while 21.1% are studios or one-bedroom dwellings. A typical mortgage outlay is $2,800 per month, equal to 28.1% of household income, and weekly rent is $680. Compared with lower-density Concord, the trade-off is a smaller private footprint for lift access and a simpler lock-up lifestyle. Inspect sinking-fund records, defects, parking and orientation because apartment quality can vary sharply within the same postcode.
For Investors
Investors are entering a high-density rental market with 36.1% of households renting and a weekly rent of $680. The 10.8% vacancy rate is high compared with a tightly supplied market, which can lengthen letting periods and increase the value of good presentation, parking and building management. Apartments make up 91.5% of dwellings, so competition is likely to be strongest between similar one- and two-bedroom stock rather than detached homes. Three development applications were lodged over 12 months, suggesting limited local construction activity compared with a major growth precinct. The 23.8% turnover rate also points to an audience that moves more often than the 76.2% who stayed at the same address. Test net yield after strata, maintenance, vacancy and management costs instead of relying on gross rent alone.
Development Activity
Total DAs
17
Last 12 Months
3
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
0.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Breakfast Point has an older age profile than Australia overall: its median age is 47, or 7.0 years above the national comparison. University education is reported for 54.1% of residents, 24.0 percentage points higher than the national figure, helping explain the concentration of Professionals and Managers. Overseas-born residents account for 42.4%, which is 20.8 points above the national share; English, Chinese, Italian and Irish ancestry counts are 1,100, 843, 498 and 450. Couples without children make up 58.3% of households, while average household size is 2.1, 0.4 below the national comparison. Compared with larger-family parts of Concord, Breakfast Point is more oriented to established couples, downsizers and internationally connected professionals. Mandarin is spoken by 214 residents, with Cantonese at 89, adding useful language diversity to local services.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
4.4%
Houses
4.1%
Townhouse
91.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is defined by apartments and moderate household leverage. Outright owners account for 35.5% of homes, mortgage holders 26.9% and renters 36.1%, while 1.5% sit in other tenure categories. The bedroom mix is concentrated in two-bedroom dwellings at 44.6%, followed by three-bedroom homes at 28.7%; studios and one-bedroom homes still represent 21.1%. Compared with the national pattern of detached housing, the 91.5% apartment share makes strata levies, defect history, lifts, parking and common-area maintenance central to value. Mortgage repayments average $2,800 a month, or 28.1% of household income, and rent is $680 a week, or 29.5% of income. That makes the suburb less exposed to extreme measured housing stress, but buyers should compare total occupancy costs rather than price alone.
Mortgage / mo
$2,800
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $680.
$865
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $1,195 · units $805
HH Size
2.1
Personal Income / wk
$1,249
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
10.8%
Unoccupied
261
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.0%
Couples with children
58.3%
Couples, no children
12.9%
Single parent
1,522
Total families
Economy & Employment
Breakfast Point's workforce is weighted toward knowledge and service industries. Professional/Tech and Healthcare each account for 13.6% of employment, or 251 people, followed by Education at 11.1% and 206, Finance at 10.2% and 189, and Construction at 9.7% and 180. Occupations reinforce that pattern, with 820 Professionals and 630 Managers ahead of 351 Clerical/Admin workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, participation is 59.9% and full-time employment is 65.2%, while personal weekly income is $1,249 and household income ranks at the 88.1st percentile. Compared with lower-income suburbs, this professional base can support local spending and renovation demand, although 59.1% working from home may reduce weekday foot traffic. Economic resilience depends on both white-collar employment and access to Sydney-wide jobs.
Unemployment
3.2%
Labour Force
2,449
Unemployed
78
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.2%
Part-time
26.0%
Participation
59.9%
Employed
2,371
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
54.1%
Postgraduate
18.1%
Born Overseas
42.4%
Dwellings
2,136
Transport to Work
Daily life is shaped by density and a strong home-based work pattern. With 8,922.4 people per square kilometre, Breakfast Point is higher-density than lower-density Concord and Cabarita, so residents should value building amenities, parks and nearby waterfront paths more than large private yards. A substantial 59.1% work from home, compared with only 36.7% who drove to work and 0.6% who used public transport, which makes home layout, internet reliability and local errands especially relevant. Just 1.4% walked or cycled to work, indicating that a pleasant local setting does not remove the need to plan wider trips. Families should check exact school catchments across nearby suburbs before committing, as address boundaries matter. The median age of 47 and 2.1-person households also suit quieter routines more than high-energy family density.
Drive
36.7%
Public Transport
0.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
59.1%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Breakfast Point compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Breakfast Point a good suburb to live in?
Breakfast Point suits residents who prefer apartment living, local amenity and a mature atmosphere. Its median age is 47, 59.1% work from home and 91.5% of dwellings are apartments. Compared with lower-density suburbs, it provides less private yard space, so inspect noise, parking, storage and strata facilities before deciding.
What is the median house price in Breakfast Point?
Breakfast Point does not have a representative house-price benchmark because only 4.4% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with 91.5% apartments. Buyers should compare recent sales by bedroom count, outlook, parking, building condition and strata costs rather than applying one suburb-wide median house figure.
What schools are in Breakfast Point?
School choice should be checked by exact address and enrolment zone across nearby Concord, Cabarita and Mortlake. With 91.5% of homes in apartments and an average household size of 2.1, the suburb has a different housing pattern from larger family-oriented areas. Confirm current school options and transport before signing a lease or contract.
Is Breakfast Point safe?
Safety should be assessed using current NSW Police information and a street-level visit rather than assumed from the suburb's 3 recent development applications. Check lighting, pedestrian routes, building access, visitor parking and activity around shared spaces at different times. Compared with any nearby alternative, make the decision using the exact street and building.
Is Breakfast Point good for property investment?
It can suit investors seeking an apartment-focused rental market, with 36.1% of households renting and weekly rent of $680. However, the 10.8% vacancy rate is high compared with a tightly supplied market, so vacancy and tenant competition need careful modelling. Compare net yield after strata, repairs, management, insurance and possible vacancy periods.
How is Breakfast Point's population changing?
Breakfast Point has 4,678 residents today. The 76.2% same-address rate and 23.8% turnover suggest a stable base with regular movement, while 3 development applications in 12 months point to incremental rather than large-scale local change. Compared with a major growth precinct, population change is more likely to reflect resale, refurbishment and household turnover.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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