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Connells Point

NSW 2221 · Georges River

2,884 (2021)3,108 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Georges River local government area (est. 176,730 residents)

84
Overall score

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

2,884
Population
$2.98M
Median house (2025)
96
Safety score
80
Transport score

Connells Point is a moderate growth suburb in Georges River, NSW 2221, about 16km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.98M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 80/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Connells Point has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 96/100.

16.3 km
To Sydney CBD
3.8 km
To coast
$1,097/wk
Median rent (house)
1.6 km
To nearest station

Demographics

2,884
Population
43
Median age
3.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Georges River LGA population (est. 2025)176,730
Median household income (weekly)$2,644
vs NSW median+42.9%
Bachelor degree or higher55.7%
Born in Australia66.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse839 / 4 / 87

Top countries of birth: China (10.4%), Greece (2.39%), Hong Kong (2.08%), England (1.49%), Lebanon (1.25%)

Top languages: Mandarin (11.82%), Greek (9.88%), Cantonese (6.31%), Arabic (2.88%), Macedon (1.73%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.98M
Median house (2025)
$1.24M
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,097 / $720 wk
Rental yield (house)1.9%
Days on market (house)41 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

96
Residential

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:

4
Break & enter dwelling139/100k
1
Steal from dwelling35/100k
5
Motor vehicle theft173/100k
3
Domestic assault104/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
1
Non-domestic assault35/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 42 (all categories, latest year)1,456 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

89

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

238
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1053 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Connells Point Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1092

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Marist Catholic College Penshurst - South Hurstville CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1km
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1126
  • Oatley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1131
  • Hurstville Grove Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1065
  • Mater Dei Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1111
  • Georges River College Oatley Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1020
  • Hurstville South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1075
  • Bald Face Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1113
  • Woniora Road SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1033
  • Carinya SchoolCombined · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 877
  • Blakehurst High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1038
  • Blakehurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1052

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

80
15Bus
CBD commute (est.)61 min (bus)
Nearest train stationOatley (1.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,090mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
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.

210 in suburbSupermarkets
80 in suburbCafes/Rest.
497 in suburbParks
305 in suburbPlaygrounds
19Pools
80 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
130 in suburbGPs
150 in suburbPharmacies
150 in suburbChildcare
50 in suburbLibraries
1167 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachLady Margaret Beach (5.0 km)
Nearest hospitalSt George Hospital (4.2 km)
Nearest vet1.2 km
Nearest airportSydney (8.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

84

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

8
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
116
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

90

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

49
Parks
11
Nature reserves
7
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

83

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
5
Galleries
5
Libraries
0
Arts centres
10
Landmarks

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

63

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

3
Licensed venues (within 2km)
1.04
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

38

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.69

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.89%
Projected population 20413,383
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Connells Point

Is Connells Point safe?

Connells Point has a residential safety score of 96/100, 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 1,456 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Connells Point?

In Connells Point, the median house price is $2.98M and the median unit price is $1.24M. Median weekly house rent is $1,097.

How far is Connells Point from Sydney CBD?

Connells Point is about 16.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 61 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Connells Point?

Connells Point has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1092 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Connells Point?

Connells Point has a transport score of 80/100 and 15 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.