Place Score’s Liveability Census took place between 26 March and 30 June 2023. This is the second time participants were asked to rate 50 neighbourhood liveability attributes with a place experience (PX) score out of 100.
North Sydney LGA achieved a PX score of 76/100, which was:
- higher than the national average of 67/100
- higher than every State and Territory
- up one point from North Sydney LGA’s score of 75/100 in 2021
Our strengths in 2023 show an appreciation of our buildings and infrastructure as evidenced by the table below:
| Top 5 strengths | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Things to do in the evenings - bars, dining, cinema, live music etc. | +19% | +17% |
| Evidence of Council/government management (signage, street cleaners etc.) | +18% | n/a |
| Local history, historic buildings, or features | +17% | +14% |
| Unusual or unique buildings and/or public space design | +12% | n/a |
| Evidence of recent public investment (roads, parks, schools etc.) | +16% | n/a |
North Sydney LGA had two weaknesses below the national benchmark in 2023, as described by the table below:
| Weaknesses below national benchmark | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Range of house prices and tenues | -7% | -6% |
| Ease of driving and parking | -5% | -8% |
View summary of North Sydney results
These results were provided by © 2023 Place Score as part of the 2023 Australian Liveability Census.
To find out more about the Liveability Census, visit 2023 Australian Liveability Census - Place Score.