Potts Point
Potts Point forms the eastern shore of Woolloomooloo Bay in the city’s inner east slthough its waterfront is entirely naval property. Originally, it was developed in the early 1800s for free settlers.
Rushcutters Bay Park and Cricket Oval, The Phillip Cook pool and White City Tennis Club are in close proximity. A short drive away are the Cruising Yacht Club and 24 hour City Gym. The CBD is a pleasant 20 minute walk around Woolloomooloo Bay and through Hyde Park. There is Kings Cross Gym above the railway station, or try the new gym, Fitness First above Coles in the refurbished Kingsgate Building.
Some of Sydneys most prized real estate is located in Potts Point, be it one of the many impressive Victorian terrace homes, Art Deco apartment blocks or new modern high rises. Choose from budget to very upmarket self caterning accommodation in Potts Point.
Potts Point facts & figures
Housing
Dwellings
- Total Dwellings
- 11,382
- Flat/Unit/Apartment
- 77%
- Separate house
- 0%
- Semi/Terrace
- 5%
Nature of occupancy
- Rented
- 45%
- Fully Owned
- 15%
- Purchasing
- 9%
Demographics
Population Size
- Total
- 20018
Statistics
- Males
- 54%
- Females
- 46%
- Median age
- 36
- Mean Household size
- 1.5
- Median weekly household income
- $800-$999
Family Statistics
- Never Married
- 51%
- Married
- 26%
- Divorced
- 9%
- Widowed
- 4%
- Separated
- 3%
Occupation
- Total Employed
- 48%
- Managers and Administrators
- 54%
- Professionals
- 7%
- Semi Professional
- 7%
- Tradespersons and Related Workers
- 2%
- White Collar workers
- 13%
- Unskilled Workers
- 3%
Work Force
- Total Workforce
- 10,068
- Full-time Workers
- 72%
- Part-time Workers
- 22%
- Unemployed
- 5%
Education
- Total Students
- 1,934
- Primary/Pre School
- 14%
- Secondary Education
- 16%
- TAFE
- 21%
- University
- 49%
All data and demographic information provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Copyright in ABS Data resides with the Commonwealth of Australia. Used here with permission. For more information visit www.abs.gov.au
