Buyers Agent Queenscliff

Location & Overview

• Located ~16 km north-east of Sydney CBD, within Northern Beaches Council Alamy+15Wikipedia+15Landchecker+15.
• Neighbouring suburbs: Freshwater to the north, Manly to the south, North Manly to the west, and the Pacific Ocean to the east.

🏝 Geography & Character

• Named in honour of Queen Victoria; historically a holiday destination in the early 1900s Alamy+5Wikipedia+5Wikipedia+5.
• Features the northern end of the Manly Beach stretch, including iconic Queenscliff Beach—famous for its surf breaks and headland views Wikipedia.
• Manly Lagoon (formerly Curl Curl Lagoon) borders the suburb and offers scenic natural spaces Wikipedia.

👥 Demographics (2021 Census)

• Population: 3,407 residents Wikipedia+1Property.com.au+1.
• Median age: 36 years Australian Bureau of Statistics+5Property.com.au+5Forebears+5.
• Birth origins: 58.7% Australia-born, 11.2% England, 2.9% New Zealand Wikipedia.
• Language: 80.9% speak only English at home Wikipedia+1Australian Bureau of Statistics+1.
• Ancestry: Predominantly English (42%), Australian (26%), Irish (15%) Australian Bureau of Statistics.
• Religions: No Religion (56%), Catholic (20%), Anglican (10%) Wikipedia.

🎓 Education & Occupation

• Highly educated: 52% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher (compared to 27.8% NSW average) Australian Bureau of StatisticsAustralian Bureau of Statistics.
• Employment: Strong white-collar presence—professionals and managers are common; many commute to Sydney CBD Compound Invest.
• Median individual income: $1,289/week; household income: $2,903/week (≈ +39.8% above Sydney average) Property.com.au.

🎓 School Catchments

Public Primary & Secondary Schools

• There are no schools in the suburb of Queenscliff 
• All public schools in Queenscliff fall under the Northern Beaches Public School and Northern Beaches Secondary College zones Herald Sun+6Realestate+6Daily Telegraph+6files-preprod-d9.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au+15Wikipedia+15propertyvalue.com.au+15.
• Secondary College feeder schools include:
  • Cromer Campus (Years 7–12, co-ed) covers nearby suburbs including Queenscliff Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1.
  • Manly Selective Campus (Years 7–12) requires selective entry; zone includes North Curl Curl German International School Sydney (en)+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2.
  • Public high school intake areas were redefined in 2023 for equity, with co-ed options guaranteed by 2027 Manly Observer+1Manly Observer+1.

Private & Primary & Alternative Schools

• Nearby suburbs host schools such as German International School (Terrey Hills), Harbord Primary School, Manly Village Public School, North Curl Curl Public School, plus Freshwater Senior and Cromer public high schools Wikipedia.
• School bus services connect to regional private schools (e.g. Oxford Falls Grammar) transportnsw.info.

🏡 Housing & Living

• Housing stock: Approximately 80% apartments/units; 16% separate houses; mix of medium- and low-density living Landchecker.
• Average household size: 2.2–2.3 people Property.com.auLandchecker.
• Tenure: ~46% rented, ~28% purchased with mortgage, ~23% fully owned Landchecker.
• Median mortgage repayment: ~$2,687/month; median rent: ~$600/week Landchecker.
• Lifestyle: Primarily professional couples/families without kids; tranquil, beachside ambience LandcheckerProperty.com.au.

🚗 Transport Connections Travel to work: 63% by car, 15% by bus, ~5% walking, ~3% cycling Landchecker+1Australian Bureau of Statistics+1. General Public Transport B-Line (B1) rapid bus runs from Brookvale → Manly → CBD, with stops at Manly Vale; additional buses recently added to cope with demand Wikipedia+1German International School Sydney (en)+1. Local bus routes (e.g., 166, 167, 165X) link Queenscliff/Manly with suburbs like Freshwater, Brookvale, Warringah Mall, and the CBD compoundinvest.com.au+6Wikipedia+6On The House+6. Active Transport Infrastructure New 4 m pedestrian & bike bridge over Manly Lagoon connecting Aitken Ave to Hinkler Park: funded by TfNSW, construction starts mid-2025 yoursay.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au. A 110-metre access ramp at Greycliffe Street (opened Nov 15, 2024) links Manly to Queenscliff Headland, improving accessibility Allhomes+4northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au+4northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au+4. Ongoing “Connecting the Northern Beaches” initiative: 36 km of coastal walkway/cycleways from Manly to Palm Beach files-preprod-d9.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au.

🏄 Recreation & Lifestyle

• Surf Culture: Known for “bomboras” heavy surf breaks; iconic to Australia’s big-wave heritage since 1961 Wikipedia.
• Community vibe: Safe, close-knit suburb favoured by couples and professionals.
• Natural beauty: Provides coastal walks, lagoon recreation, and stunning ocean views.
• Local Facilities: Surf clubs, cafes on Crown Road & bottom of Queenscliff Road, boutique shops, close proximity to Manly’s broader amenities timesnewsgroup.com.au+15Compound Invest+15Microburbs+15.

 

🌟 Strengths & Considerations

Strengths	Considerations
Prime surf/beach location	Higher property prices and rents
Educated, affluent demographic	Predominantly apartments vs. houses
Excellent education & income	Relies on car/bus for commuting
Safe, quiet and community-focused	Limited local schools for younger kids

 

Summary

Queenscliff NSW is a prestigious, coastal suburb on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. It combines strong educational attainment, high incomes, and a relaxed, surf-centric lifestyle. The population is largely professional couples and small families, living mostly in apartments with easy access to beaches and natural amenities. It’s ideal for those who appreciate coastal living, community atmosphere, and proximity to Sydney—all with a premium housing price tag. Quite often Queenscliff slips by unnoticed whilst being nestled in between two of the Northern Beaches favourites being Manly and Freshwater.

Whether you are chasing a quality investment, luxury unit or cliff top prestige home, call your specialist Queenscliff Buyers Agents at Property Buyer Advantage on 0456780387 or

Email: buyers@propertybuyeradvantage.com.au