Bexley

NSW 2207 · Bayside

19,646 (2021) → 19,689 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

19,646

Population

$1.86M

Median house (2025)

100

Safety score

Transport score

Bexley is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, NSW 2207, about 12km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.86M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 82/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Bexley has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

12.0 km

To Sydney CBD

3.5 km

To coast

$830/wk

Median rent (house)

1.5 km

To nearest station

Demographics

19,646

Population

Median age

2.9

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Bayside LGA population (est. 2025)168,871

Median household income (weekly)$1,870

vs NSW median+1.1%

Bachelor degree or higher44.6%

Born in Australia52.7%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,358 / 1,302 / 1,617

Top countries of birth: China (6.66%), Lebanon (5.25%), North Macedonia (3.85%), Greece (2.91%), Philippines (1.8%)

Top languages: Arabic (13.23%), Greek (7.07%), Macedon (6.33%), Mandarin (6.03%), Cantonese (5.11%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.86M+18.4%

Median house (2025)

$805K+9.6%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$830 / $637 wk

Rental yield (house)2.3%

Days on market (house)37 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling87/100k

Steal from dwelling87/100k

Motor vehicle theft56/100k

Domestic assault214/100k

Robbery10/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 554 (all categories, latest year)2,820 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

305

Within 10km9 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1061 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox CollegePrimary · IndependentICSEA 1123
Sydney Technical High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1123
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School BexleyPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1084
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1083
Bethany CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1075
Marist College KogarahSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1072
Carlton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1051
Bexley Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1000
Aspect South East Sydney School, HurstvillePrimary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College, Rockdale campusSecondary · Independent · 1.3km
Bexley North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1081
Georges River College Hurstville Boys CampusSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1000
St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1096
Hurstville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1100
St George Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1136
Kogarah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 990
Hurstville Adventist SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1114
Kingsgrove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1017
Kogarah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1096
Kingsgrove High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 983
St George Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

132Bus

CBD commute (est.)48 min (bus)

Nearest train stationKogarah (1.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C

Summer max

17.5°C

Winter max

1,090mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

260 in suburbSupermarkets

690 in suburbCafes/Rest.

5415 in suburbParks

2510 in suburbPlaygrounds

385 in suburbPools

162 in suburbGyms

1Dog parks

150 in suburbGPs

230 in suburbPharmacies

130 in suburbChildcare

50 in suburbLibraries

11311 in suburbSports fields

31 in suburbVets

Nearest beachKyeemagh Dog Beach (4.3 km)

Nearest hospitalSt George Hospital (2.0 km)

Nearest vet160 m

Nearest airportSydney (5.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.05%

Projected population 204123,144

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Bayside

Bexley North$1.55M86transport Bardwell Park$1.65M97transport Bardwell Valley$2.02M85transport Rockdale$1.69M97transport Banksia$2.30M93transport Arncliffe$1.85M95transport

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Frequently asked questions about Bexley

Is Bexley safe?

Bexley 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 2,820 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Bexley?

In Bexley, the median house price is $1.86M and the median unit price is $805K. Median weekly house rent is $830.

How far is Bexley from Sydney CBD?

Bexley is about 12.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 48 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Bexley?

Bexley has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1076 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Bexley?

Bexley has a transport score of 82/100 and 132 bus stops.