Edgecliff
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Edgecliff, NSW 2027.
About Edgecliff
Welcome to Edgecliff
Edgecliff sits about four kilometres east of the Sydney CBD, tucked between Double Bay, Darling Point, Paddington, Rushcutters Bay and Bondi Junction. It's a small, densely built pocket of the eastern suburbs, better known to most Sydneysiders as a transport interchange than a destination in its own right — yet those who live here know it as one of the best-located addresses in the city, with harbour glimpses, leafy streets and the shops of Bondi Junction and Double Bay both an easy walk away.
With a population of just 2,499 and a median age of 39, Edgecliff has always been a compact, largely apartment-based suburb rather than a family heartland. It suits professionals, downsizers and investors drawn to its position between the harbour and the city, rather than those chasing a big block or a quiet cul-de-sac.
Lifestyle & dining
Edgecliff's own commercial strip is modest, centred on the small cluster of cafes, restaurants and everyday services around the Edgecliff Centre, but the real drawcard is what surrounds it. Double Bay's boutiques and waterfront dining are a short stroll away, Paddington's terrace-lined streets and Oxford Street shopping are just to the south, and Rushcutters Bay Park and its marina offer a proper dose of harbour life. It's a suburb where residents tend to treat the neighbouring strips as their own backyard, rather than relying on a single main street.
Shopping
The Edgecliff Centre, right above the train station, covers the day-to-day basics with a supermarket and a handful of specialty stores, making it genuinely convenient for apartment dwellers doing a quick shop on the way home. For a bigger retail fix, Westfield Bondi Junction is one stop away by train or bus, giving Edgecliff residents effectively two shopping centres within a few minutes of home, alongside the more boutique, harbourside retail of Double Bay.
Getting around
Transport is arguably Edgecliff's biggest asset. Edgecliff station, on the Eastern Suburbs line, puts the CBD within a few minutes' train ride, and buses along New South Head Road connect the suburb to the city, Bondi Junction and the wider eastern suburbs. This level of connectivity, combined with its small footprint, means many residents get by without a car, which is part of the appeal for downsizers and young professionals alike.
Schools & families
Edgecliph isn't a suburb built around family life in the way some neighbouring areas are, reflected in its median age of 39 and its apartment-heavy housing stock, but it's far from short on nearby schooling options. Ascham School is close at hand, and the surrounding suburbs of Paddington, Double Bay and Darling Point add further options for families who choose to base themselves here and take advantage of the location.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Edgecliff is overwhelmingly vertical. Current listings show apartments and units make up around 75% of the stock, with houses at roughly 20% and townhouses filling the remaining 5%. Building styles range from Art Deco blocks that speak to the suburb's interwar development through to newer, more polished developments, many taking advantage of elevated positions for harbour or city views.
The property market
The median unit price in Edgecliff currently sits at $1.55 million, a figure that reflects both the suburb's tightly held, low-supply nature and its address among some of Sydney's most sought-after eastern suburbs. Given that apartments and units account for around three-quarters of the current listings, this figure is a genuinely representative guide to what most buyers here are up against, with houses and townhouses forming a much smaller, more tightly held slice of the market.
Market snapshot
Edgecliff property market
Median sale price
$1.55m
Unit · 2 bed
Median rent
$1,050
per week
Gross rental yield
3.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.04m
Median
$1.55m
Premium
$3.52m
Days on market
—
Auction clearance
72%
Sold this year
18
Median sold price trend · Unit 2 bed
Compound growth +0.8% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · Unit
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Edgecliff by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Edgecliff, NSW 2027.
Population
2,499
residents (2021)
Median age
39
years
Household income
$2,321
median, per week
Median rent
$600
per week
Median mortgage
$3,000
per month
Mortgage / income
30%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Edgecliff
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Edgecliff
$1.30m
5/351 Edgecliff Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.44m
11/125 Ocean Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.45m
727/161 New South Head Road
Sold ~June 2026
$1.70m
7/240 New South Head Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Edgecliff
Compare the area
Price map around Edgecliff
Every listing for sale near Edgecliff, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Edgecliff suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Edgecliff?
The median unit price in Edgecliff, NSW is $1.55m for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 21.5%.
How much is rent in Edgecliff?
The median weekly rent in Edgecliff is around $1,050 per week.
Is Edgecliff a good place to live?
Edgecliff is a small suburb in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Edgecliff is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 2,499 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Edgecliff?
Edgecliff has a population of 2,499 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.
What schools are in Edgecliff?
There is 1 school in or near Edgecliff, including Ascham School.
How much do you need to buy in Edgecliff?
Entry-level properties in Edgecliff start around $1.04m, while premium homes reach $3.52m.
What suburbs are near Edgecliff?
Suburbs near Edgecliff include Double Bay, Darling Point, Paddington, Rushcutters Bay and Bondi Junction.
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Properties in Edgecliff
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Well-appointed Art Deco apartment close to harbour front
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