📮 Milsons Point postcode: 2061

Crime & Safety in Milsons Point, NSW: 2026 Guide

Milsons Point, New South Wales· North Sydney· 2061
Milsons Point has moderate crime levels — typical for its regionUpdated 24 May 2026

Safety Score

5.0/10

Milsons Point has moderate crime levels — typical for its region

Key Facts

Safety Rating
Milsons Point has a medium safety profile
Property Crime Context
Property crime is monitored by BOCSAR — check local data for trends
Suburb
Milsons Point, NSW
Home Buyer Consideration
Safety data helps inform your property decision
Postcode
2061
Highest high-risk exposure
16.4% of land (bushfire)

Crime & Safety Analysis

Milsons Point in New South Wales provides a medium crime and safety profile for home buyers and residents. Understanding local crime patterns — including property crime, theft from vehicles, and malicious damage — is an important part of property due diligence in any Australian suburb.

Crime rates in Milsons Point reflect broader patterns across New South Wales. Property crime including burglary and theft is the most common offence type in Australian suburbs. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports that property crime rates have declined nationally over the past decade, though trends vary by state and region.

For home buyers considering Milsons Point, safety considerations extend beyond crime statistics. Factors such as street lighting, neighbourhood watch programs, property fencing and security, and proximity to police stations all contribute to the lived experience of safety. Local council websites often publish community safety initiatives and crime prevention information specific to Milsons Point.

Beyond crime and safety, climate risk is an increasingly important factor for property buyers in Milsons Point. Check your specific property's climate risk profile including flood, bushfire, and extreme heat exposure using ClimateNest's address-level analysis tool.

Milsons Point (postcode 2061) is tracked in ClimateNest's suburb hazard model, which maps the share of the suburb's land exposed to each hazard at high and moderate levels. The suburb's highest high-risk exposures are bushfire (16.4% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (6.6% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (4% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Milsons Point — individual properties can sit well above or below these averages, so an address-level check is recommended before buying, selling or insuring.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Upgrade stormwater drainage infrastructure

Near-term

Invest in upgrading stormwater drainage systems to handle increased rainfall intensity and reduce the risk of flash flooding.

Est. cost: High

Implement heatwave early warning system

Immediate

Develop and implement a heatwave early warning system to alert residents of impending extreme heat events and provide guidance on how to stay safe.

Est. cost: Low

Protect and restore coastal ecosystems

Long-term

Protect and restore coastal ecosystems, such as mangroves and saltmarshes, to provide natural buffers against sea level rise and storm surges.

Est. cost: Medium

Promote green infrastructure

Near-term

Increase green spaces and vegetation cover throughout Milsons Point to reduce the urban heat island effect and improve stormwater management.

Est. cost: Medium

Council & Emergency Services

North Sydney Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 24 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milsons Point a safe suburb to live in?

Milsons Point in New South Wales has a medium overall safety profile. Crime rates vary within suburbs — specific streets or areas may have different safety characteristics. Local police crime mapping tools and neighbourhood reports provide street-level insight. Consider visiting Milsons Point at different times of day and talking to local residents for a complete picture.

What is the crime rate in Milsons Point?

Crime rates for Milsons Point should be sourced from the official crime statistics agency for New South Wales — the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). These agencies publish annual crime data at suburb and LGA level covering offences including burglary, theft, assault, and malicious damage.

How does Milsons Point compare to other suburbs in New South Wales for safety?

Milsons Point sits within the broader safety context of New South Wales. Each suburb has unique characteristics that influence crime patterns — population density, proximity to transport hubs, commercial areas, and socioeconomic factors all play a role. The official New South Wales crime statistics agency provides suburb-level data for direct comparison.

What property crime should I be aware of in Milsons Point?

Property crime — including burglary, theft from motor vehicles, and malicious damage — is the most common offence type across Australian suburbs, including Milsons Point. Property-specific prevention measures such as security screens, sensor lighting, and video doorbells can significantly reduce risk. Check your specific property's climate and crime risk profile with ClimateNest.

What share of Milsons Point is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 16.4% of Milsons Point in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 62.6% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform — individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.

Is Milsons Point Safe from Climate Risk?

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What A$69 could save you from

$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA

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