Mcmahons Point
At 6,629 residents per square kilometre across just 0.35 km2, McMahons Point is one of Sydney's most compressed addresses, and its income profile is equally concentrated. Household income sits at the 93.1st percentile nationally, yet 53% of residents rent rather than own, a higher renter share than most premium suburbs. The vacancy rate is 20.1%, indicating genuine oversupply in its apartment-dominant stock (63.2% of dwellings). University qualifications reach 69.3%, which is 39.2 percentage points above the national figure, making it one of the most credentialled communities in Australia. Median house price stands at $1,900,000 in 2025, up from $1,850,000 in 2024.
Population
2,315
Median Age
44.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,568/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
27
Median House
$1.9M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price reached $1,900,000 in 2025, rising 2.7% from $1,850,000 in 2024, which represents modest growth compared to many Sydney inner-north markets. Stock is heavily skewed away from separate houses, which make up only 13.1% of dwellings, while apartments account for 63.2% and semi-detached homes 23.8%. Buyers seeking standalone houses face very scarce supply, with most available stock being studios and one-bedrooms (33.7% of dwellings) or two-bedroom apartments (32.3%). Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27%, below the 30% stress threshold, though entry-level prices remain far above state median levels. Outright owners represent 31.9% of residents, versus 15.1% with a mortgage.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $1,900,000 in 2025, rising 2.7% from $1,850,000 in 2024, which represents modest growth compared to many Sydney inner-north markets. Stock is heavily skewed away from separate houses, which make up only 13.1% of dwellings, while apartments account for 63.2% and semi-detached homes 23.8%. Buyers seeking standalone houses face very scarce supply, with most available stock being studios and one-bedrooms (33.7% of dwellings) or two-bedroom apartments (32.3%). Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27%, below the 30% stress threshold, though entry-level prices remain far above state median levels. Outright owners represent 31.9% of residents, versus 15.1% with a mortgage.
For Investors
With 53% of residents renting, McMahons Point offers landlords a structurally deep tenant pool, higher than most comparable premium Sydney suburbs. Weekly rent averages $580, but against a $1,900,000 median house price this implies a gross yield well below 2%, making rental income secondary to capital growth as the investment thesis. The 20.1% vacancy rate is an important counter-signal, pointing to persistent oversupply in the small-unit segment that makes up two-thirds of the stock. Development activity reached 24 applications in the past 12 months, a moderate level for a suburb of 0.35 km2. Income support for the tenant base is strong: household income ranks at the 93.1st percentile nationally, reducing credit risk for landlords targeting professional renters.
Development Activity
Total DAs
142
Last 12 Months
27
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-15.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 44 is 4.0 years above the national figure, consistent with an established professional cohort rather than a younger transient population. University qualifications at 69.3% sit 39.2 percentage points above the national average, among the highest readings in NSW. Overseas-born residents account for 37%, which is 15.4 points above national, with English ancestry dominant (967 residents), followed by Irish (377) and Scottish (319). Average household size of 1.8 is 0.7 below the national figure, reflecting the singles and couples-without-children profile: 53% of families are couples with no children. Volunteers make up 21.7% of the population, notably higher than many comparable inner suburbs, suggesting high civic engagement.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
13.1%
Houses
23.8%
Townhouse
63.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure in McMahons Point divides sharply: 53.0% of residents rent, compared to the national average of around 30%, while outright owners (31.9%) outnumber mortgage holders (15.1%) by more than two to one. This points to a suburb split between long-held, debt-free properties and a highly mobile rental population. The apartment share of 63.2% is high even by inner-Sydney standards, with semi-detached homes at 23.8% and separate houses at only 13.1%. Studio and one-bedroom dwellings account for 33.7% of stock, the largest single bedroom category, followed by two-bedrooms at 32.3%. The median house price moved from $1,850,000 in 2024 to $1,900,000 in 2025, a 2.7% gain, with a CAGR of 2.7% over the one-year window available. Rent-to-income at 22.6% is below the 30% stress threshold.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$3,000
Rent / wk
$580
HH Size
1.8
Personal Income / wk
$1,664
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
20.1%
Unoccupied
294
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
53.0%
Couples, no children
1,493
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce concentrates heavily in knowledge-intensive sectors: Professional and Technical services lead at 24.6% (297 workers), followed by Healthcare at 14.2% (172) and Finance at 10.7% (129). Education accounts for 8.5% and Public Administration 5.6%. By occupation, Professionals (658) and Managers (341) together represent the large majority of the working population, consistent with household income ranking at the 93.1st percentile nationally. The full-time employment rate of 73.4% is above most Sydney suburbs. Unemployment runs at 4.8%, involving 65 people, while 597 residents are not in the labour force, partly because the older median age (44) pulls more residents past peak working years. Participation sits at 63.7%.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
73.4%
Part-time
21.8%
Participation
63.7%
Employed
1,301
Occupations
Top Industries
University
69.3%
Postgraduate
25.1%
Born Overseas
37.0%
Dwellings
1,162
Transport to Work
Active and sustainable commuting is unusually common: 19.3% of residents walk or cycle, well above the national average, and 15.8% use public transport, while only 59.7% drive, lower than most Sydney suburbs. The combination reflects the suburb's compact 0.35 km2 footprint and proximity to the Sydney CBD. No schools are recorded within the McMahons Point boundary, so families depend on institutions in neighbouring suburbs. Crime data is not available in the brief, but as an indirect indicator, household income sits at the 93.1st percentile nationally and only 2.1% of residents (47 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage setting. Rent-to-income at 22.6% keeps renters below the financial stress threshold.
Drive
59.7%
Public Transport
15.8%
Walk / Cycle
19.3%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mcmahons Point compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is McMahons Point a good suburb to live in?
McMahons Point appeals strongly to high-income professionals. Household income sits at the 93.1st percentile nationally, university qualifications reach 69.3% (39.2 points above national), and 19.3% of residents walk or cycle to work. The main trade-offs are a $1,900,000 median house price and a 20.1% apartment vacancy rate signalling oversupply in small units.
What is the median house price in McMahons Point?
The median house price is $1,900,000 as of 2025, up 2.7% from $1,850,000 in 2024. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27%. Weekly rent averages $580 and rent-to-income sits at 22.6%, below the 30% financial stress threshold.
What schools are in McMahons Point?
No schools are recorded within the McMahons Point boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local adult population is among the most educated in NSW, with university qualifications at 69.3%, which is 39.2 percentage points above the national figure.
Is McMahons Point safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for McMahons Point in this dataset. As an indirect signal, household income ranks at the 93.1st percentile nationally, only 2.1% of residents (47 people) need daily assistance, and volunteering reaches 21.7%, all consistent with a low-disadvantage, high-cohesion community.
Is McMahons Point good for property investment?
The 53% renter share gives landlords a large and high-income tenant base, but the 20.1% vacancy rate signals genuine oversupply in the apartment segment. Weekly rent of $580 against a $1,900,000 median implies a gross yield below 1.7%. Price grew 2.7% from 2024 to 2025, suggesting the investment case depends on long-term capital growth rather than rental yield.
How is McMahons Point's population changing?
McMahons Point has a population of 2,315 across 0.35 km2, giving a density of 6,629 residents per km2. The turnover rate of 32.9% indicates roughly one-third of residents moved in the past 5 years. No longer-run population forecast is available, but the suburb's physical constraints and existing high vacancy suggest limited capacity for further growth.
What languages are spoken in McMahons Point?
About 37% of residents were born overseas, which is 15.4 percentage points above the national figure. English ancestry dominates (967 residents), but notable non-English languages include Mandarin (18 speakers), Italian (17), Cantonese (13) and French (13), reflecting a professionally diverse international community within a small population of 2,315.
How much development is happening in McMahons Point?
There were 24 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, a moderate volume for a suburb of just 0.35 km2. Recent applications include multi-dwelling housing, alterations to semi-detached dwellings and residential additions, suggesting renovation and densification activity rather than large-scale new supply.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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