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Eastgardens

NSW 2036 · Bayside

4,086 (2021) → 4,593 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

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

83
Overall score

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

4,086
Population
$2.98M
Median house (2025)
60
Safety score
75
Transport score

Eastgardens is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, NSW 2036, about 8km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.98M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 75/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Eastgardens has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 60/100.

8.2 km
To Sydney CBD
2.3 km
To coast
$1,550/wk
Median rent (house)
4.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,086
Population
31
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Bayside LGA population (est. 2025)168,871
Median household income (weekly)$2,232
vs NSW median+20.6%
Bachelor degree or higher55.3%
Born in Australia38.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse240 / 1,289 / 34

Top countries of birth: China (12.26%), Ireland (5.38%), Brazil (4.7%), Indonesia (3.43%), England (3.11%)

Top languages: Mandarin (14.12%), Portuguese (5.09%), Cantonese (3.89%), Indonesian (3.67%), Spanish (2.77%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.98M
Median house (2025)
$1.09M+3.4%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,550 / $1,050 wk
Rental yield (house)2.7%
Days on market (house)18 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

60
Residential

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

6
Break & enter dwelling147/100k
14
Steal from dwelling343/100k
4
Motor vehicle theft98/100k
19
Domestic assault465/100k
2
Robbery49/100k
40
Non-domestic assault979/100k

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: 637 (all categories, latest year)15,590 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

88

Outstanding school access

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

222
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1090 (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)

  • Corpus Christi College MaroubraSecondary · Catholic · 0.3kmICSEA 1040
  • South Sydney High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1033
  • Pagewood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1094
  • Matraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1040
  • Maroubra Junction Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1106
  • St Aidan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1114
  • Mount Sinai CollegePrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1163
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School MatravillePrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1073
  • Hartford CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1129
  • Daceyville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1048
  • St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1098
  • Lycee Condorcet The International French School Of SydneyCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1158

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

75
11Bus
CBD commute (est.)37 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMascot (4.3 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.

204 in suburbSupermarkets
193 in suburbCafes/Rest.
421 in suburbParks
221 in suburbPlaygrounds
97Pools
90 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
50 in suburbGPs
80 in suburbPharmacies
80 in suburbChildcare
41 in suburbLibraries
22811 in suburbSports fields
4Vets
Nearest beachMaroubra Beach (2.9 km)
Nearest hospitalRandwick Hospitals Campus (3.1 km)
Nearest vet1.4 km
Nearest airportSydney (4.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

89

Fitness paradise

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

9
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
228
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

79

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

42
Parks
2
Nature reserves
23
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
4
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

68

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
4
Galleries
4
Libraries
0
Arts centres
4
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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
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

0

No data

No ACECQA-registered childcare services matched to this suburb.

1
Long Day Care
Total services1
Services per 1,000 residents0.24

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate2.97%
Projected population 20414,676
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Bayside

Hillsdale$2.31M62transportPagewood$2.78M64transportDaceyville$2.44M75transportBanksmeadowData not available56transportEastlakes$2.20M79transportBotany$1.92M75transport

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Frequently asked questions about Eastgardens

Is Eastgardens safe?

Eastgardens has a residential safety score of 60/100, 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 15,590 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Eastgardens?

In Eastgardens, the median house price is $2.98M and the median unit price is $1.09M. Median weekly house rent is $1,550.

How far is Eastgardens from Sydney CBD?

Eastgardens is about 8.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 37 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Eastgardens?

Eastgardens has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Eastgardens?

Eastgardens has a transport score of 75/100 and 11 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.