Kogarah Bay vs Kogarah
The verdict
Kogarah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.93M versus $2.38M in Kogarah Bay. Kogarah rates higher for transport (97 vs 81). Kogarah has a shorter estimated CBD commute (33 vs 55 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kogarah Bay rates higher (100 vs 69/100 in Kogarah).
Scores
| Kogarah Bay | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 93 |
| Transport | 81 | 97 |
| Education | 74 | 79 |
| Liveability | 95 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kogarah Bay | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,102 | 16,416 |
| Median age | 44 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,528 | $1,903 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.2% | 55.5% |
| Born in Australia | 64.3% | 36.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Kogarah Bay Moderate Growth · Kogarah High Growth
Property
| Kogarah Bay | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.38M | $1.93M |
| Median unit price | $1.19M | $737K |
| House price YoY | 0.9% | 9.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kogarah Bay | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 95 | 183 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 95 | 79 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 95 | 359 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,141 | 4,819 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kogarah Bay | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 8 |
| Government | 0 | 7 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,064 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kogarah Bay · Kogarah
Transport
| Kogarah Bay | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 680 m |
Liveability
| Kogarah Bay | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 25 |
| Parks | 5 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.3 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.4 km | 12.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 240 m |
Population & growth
| Kogarah Bay | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,102 | 16,416 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,286 | 19,233 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,568 | 22,388 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.12% | 4.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kogarah Bay or Kogarah?
Kogarah Bay has the higher residential safety score (Kogarah Bay 100/100 vs Kogarah 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Kogarah Bay or Kogarah?
Kogarah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.93M versus $2.38M.
Which has better public transport, Kogarah Bay or Kogarah?
Kogarah has the higher transport score (Kogarah Bay 81/100 vs Kogarah 97/100).
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