Point Piper facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Point PiperSydney, New South Wales |
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Point Piper
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| Postcode(s) | 2027 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 0.39 km2 (0.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 6 km (4 mi) east of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Municipality of Woollahra | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Vaucluse | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wentworth | ||||||||||||||
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Point Piper is a small, fancy suburb right on Sydney Harbour in New South Wales, Australia. It's about 6 kilometers (about 3.7 miles) east of the main city center of Sydney. This area is part of the Municipality of Woollahra.
Point Piper is famous for being one of Australia's most expensive suburbs. In 2011, a street called Wolseley Road was even ranked as the ninth-most expensive street in the whole world! This means land and houses there cost a lot of money.
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Where is Point Piper Located?
Point Piper is located on the beautiful Sydney Harbour. It sits next to other suburbs like Rose Bay, Bellevue Hill, and Double Bay.
Some of the main streets you'll find in Point Piper include New South Head Road and Wolseley Road.
What's in Point Piper?
Point Piper is mostly a residential area. This means it has homes but not many shops or public places. You won't find a big shopping center here. For shops and restaurants, people usually go to nearby suburbs like Rose Bay or Double Bay.
Beaches and Parks
Even though it's a small suburb, Point Piper has some nice spots to enjoy the outdoors:
- Duff Reserve: This park is off Wolseley Road. It's a great spot for picnics and even weddings because it has beautiful water views.
- Lady Martin's Beach: You can find this beach on Wunulla Road. It's a quiet place to enjoy the water.
- Seven Shillings Beach: This beach is off New South Head Road.
- Redleaf Pool: Located on Seven Shillings Beach, this is a popular netted swimming area.
Clubs in the Area
Point Piper is home to a few clubs, especially those related to boating:
- The Scots College rowing shed, off Wolseley Road
- Royal Motor Yacht Club, on Wunulla Road
- Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club
Who Lives in Point Piper?
Point Piper is known for its wealthy residents. In 2021, about 1,334 people lived there. Most people (56.1%) were born in Australia, and the majority (71.3%) spoke only English at home.
In 2013, Point Piper, along with nearby Darling Point, Edgecliff, and Rushcutters Bay, was named the wealthiest area in Australia. This means many people with high incomes live here.
Amazing Homes in Point Piper
Point Piper has some of the most expensive and exclusive homes in Australia. Some houses have sold for incredibly high prices, even setting national records. For example, one house sold for $130 million in 2022!
Wolseley Road is the main road in Point Piper and is famous for its very expensive properties. In 2010, it was one of the world's most expensive residential streets.
Some famous homes include:
- Uig Lodge: Sold for $130 million in 2022.
- Fairwater: Sold for $100 million in 2018.
- Edgewater: Sold for $95 million in 2020.
- Wingadal: This huge mansion belongs to John Symond. It reportedly cost over $70 million to build, making it one of Australia's most expensive private homes.
Famous People Who Lived Here
Many well-known Australians have called Point Piper home over the years:
- Jimmy Bancks (1889–1952): He created the famous comic strip character, Ginger Meggs.
- Dorothea Mackellar (1885–1968): A famous Australian poet, best known for her poem My Country. She was born in Point Piper.
- Sir William McMahon: A former Prime Minister of Australia.
- Lachlan Murdoch: A well-known businessman.
- John Piper (1773–1851): He was a military officer who received the first land grant in this area. The suburb is named after him!
- John Symond: The founder of Aussie Home Loans.
- Malcolm Turnbull: Another former Prime Minister of Australia.
- Mike Cannon-Brookes: A billionaire who co-founded the software company Atlassian.
