Bardwell Valley
NSW 2207 · Bayside
2,344 (2021) → 2,560 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bardwell Valley is a high growth suburb in Bayside, NSW 2207, about 10km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.84M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 85/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Bardwell Valley has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2207 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Lebanon (5.67%), China (3.11%), North Macedonia (2.69%), England (2.3%), Greece (2.18%)
Top languages: Arabic (15.4%), Greek (6.7%), Macedon (4.27%), Mandarin (3.11%), Cantonese (2.3%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 1068 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Athelstane Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1003
- Bardwell Park Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1088
- Kingdom Culture Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 1082
- Bexley North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1071
- St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox CollegePrimary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1123
- Bexley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1005
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1110
- Earlwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1107
- Arncliffe West Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1058
- Arncliffe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1028
- St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1116
- St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School BexleyPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1089
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bardwell Valley
Is Bardwell Valley safe?
Bardwell Valley 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 2,218 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bardwell Valley?
In Bardwell Valley, the median house price is $1.84M and the median unit price is $1.31M. Median weekly house rent is $950.
How far is Bardwell Valley from Sydney CBD?
Bardwell Valley is about 9.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 42 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bardwell Valley?
Bardwell Valley has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bardwell Valley?
Bardwell Valley has a transport score of 85/100 and 8 bus stops.