Bangor
NSW 2234 · Sutherland Shire
5,536 (2021) → 5,511 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bangor is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2234, about 23km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.73M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 58/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Bangor has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2234 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.79%), South Africa (1.01%), New Zealand (0.85%), China (0.72%), Italy (0.72%)
Top languages: Greek (1.86%), Mandarin (1.01%), Arabic (0.94%), Italian (0.78%), Spanish (0.74%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1060 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Inaburra SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1123
- Bangor Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1077
Nearby (within 10km)
- Aspect South East Sydney School, MenaiSecondary · Independent · 1km
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1098
- Aquinas Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1082
- Woronora River Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1054
- Tharawal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1085
- Menai High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1046
- Illawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1069
- Bonnet Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1090
- Menai Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1036
- Jannali Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1062
- The Jannali High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1051
- Alfords Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1037
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bangor
Is Bangor safe?
Bangor has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,572 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bangor?
In Bangor, the median house price is $1.73M and the median unit price is $1.32M. Median weekly house rent is $1,300.
How far is Bangor from Sydney CBD?
Bangor is about 22.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 80 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bangor?
Bangor has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1100 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bangor?
Bangor has a transport score of 58/100 and 26 bus stops.