Mcmahons Point
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Mcmahons Point, NSW 2060.
About Mcmahons Point
Welcome to Mcmahons Point
McMahons Point occupies one of the most photographed slivers of land on Sydney's lower north shore, its western edge dropping straight into the harbour with the Harbour Bridge and city skyline framed across the water. Barely a kilometre from the CBD as the crow flies, it's reached by ferry, bus or a walk across the bridge, and sits alongside Lavender Bay, Milsons Point, Kirribilli, Dawes Point and Waverton in a pocket of the north shore prized for its views and its village calm.
With a population of just 2,315 and a median age of 44, McMahons Point has always been a small, quiet enclave rather than a bustling hub. It suits people who want harbour proximity and a sense of place without the density of the city itself — professionals, downsizers and couples drawn to its mix of period apartments, harbourside walks and a genuine, low-key neighbourhood feel.
Lifestyle & dining
Life here revolves around the water. Blues Point Reserve is the suburb's centrepiece, a grassy point jutting into the harbour with uninterrupted views of the Opera House and Bridge, and it's a favourite spot for picnics, sunset walks and photographs. The local dining scene is compact but well-regarded, with a handful of cafes and restaurants along Blues Point Road serving the neighbourhood rather than crowds of visitors, giving McMahons Point a settled, residential-village atmosphere quite different from the buzz of nearby North Sydney.
Shopping
Everyday shopping is modest and local, centred on Blues Point Road, but residents have North Sydney's full retail and commercial precinct just a short walk or bus ride away, along with the shops and eateries of Kirribilli and Milsons Point. For bigger shopping trips, the city itself is easily reached across the bridge or via ferry.
Getting around
Transport is one of McMahons Point's strongest cards. The North Sydney ferry wharf sits at the foot of the suburb, offering a scenic commute straight to Circular Quay, while Milsons Point railway station on the North Shore line is an easy walk away for train access into the CBD and beyond. Buses along Blues Point Road connect to North Sydney and the wider lower north shore, and the suburb's proximity to the Harbour Bridge also makes it a genuine walking or cycling commute into the city for the energetic.
Schools & families
McMahons Point is a smaller, quieter option for families than some of its neighbours, with its housing stock and demographic profile skewing toward professionals and downsizers rather than large households. Families here typically look to the well-regarded schools of North Sydney and the wider lower north shore, with the suburb's compact size and harbourside setting making it popular with those who want inner-city access without inner-city scale.
Housing & architecture
The current listing mix in McMahons Point runs to 65% apartments and units, 31% houses and 4% townhouses, reflecting the suburb's topography and its long history as a harbourside enclave of walk-up blocks and interwar apartment buildings interspersed with freestanding houses on the steeper streets. Many properties, particularly those closer to Blues Point Reserve and the water's edge, trade heavily on their harbour or city skyline views, and the architecture ranges from Federation and interwar apartment stock to more contemporary developments.
The property market
McMahons Point's property market is defined by scarcity and location rather than volume — with a population of only 2,315, listings are limited and demand for the suburb's harbourfront position remains strong. The dominance of apartments and units in the current listings reflects buyer and investor interest in lower-maintenance harbourside living, while the smaller share of houses and townhouses tends to attract a premium given how few come to market in this tightly held pocket between Lavender Bay and Waverton.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Mcmahons Point, NSW 2060.
Population
2,315
residents (2021)
Median age
44
years
Household income
$2,568
median, per week
Median rent
$580
per week
Median mortgage
$3,000
per month
Mortgage / income
27%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Mcmahons Point
$890k
2/33 Dumbarton Sreet
Sold ~July 2026
$3.79m
18 Mitchell Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2m
3/17 Munro Street
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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How much is rent in Mcmahons Point?
The median weekly rent in Mcmahons Point is around $580 per week.
Is Mcmahons Point a good place to live?
McMahons Point is a harbourside suburb on the lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Mcmahons Point is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 2,315.
What is the population of Mcmahons Point?
Mcmahons Point has a population of 2,315 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 44.
What suburbs are near Mcmahons Point?
Suburbs near Mcmahons Point include Lavender Bay, Milsons Point, Kirribilli, Dawes Point and Waverton.
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