SuburbCheck

Gymea Bay

NSW 2227 · Sutherland Shire

6,983 (2021) → 7,251 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)

79
Overall score

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

6,983
Population
$1.97M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
72
Transport score

Gymea Bay is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2227, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.97M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 72/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Gymea Bay has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

22.5 km
To Sydney CBD
4.7 km
To coast
$1,025/wk
Median rent (house)
1.6 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,983
Population
42
Median age
3.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Sutherland Shire LGA population (est. 2025)239,883
Median household income (weekly)$3,047
vs NSW median+64.7%
Bachelor degree or higher45.2%
Born in Australia83.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,979 / 24 / 187

Top countries of birth: England (4.17%), China (1.05%), New Zealand (1.05%), South Africa (0.64%), Ireland (0.37%)

Top languages: Mandarin (1.15%), Cantonese (0.69%), Greek (0.57%), Italian (0.54%), Portuguese (0.46%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.97M+7.4%
Median house (2025)
$1.50M
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,025 / $720 wk
Rental yield (house)2.7%
Days on market (house)25 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

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

2
Break & enter dwelling29/100k
3
Steal from dwelling43/100k
0
Motor vehicle theft0/100k
8
Domestic assault115/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
3
Non-domestic assault43/100k

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: 62 (all categories, latest year)888 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.

120
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1074 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Gymea Bay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1091

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Sydney Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1105
  • St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1105
  • Yowie Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1093
  • Kirrawee High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1082
  • Grays Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1107
  • Miranda Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1021
  • Kirrawee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1040
  • Port Hacking High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1050
  • Gymea Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1046
  • Laguna Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1083
  • Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School MirandaPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1092
  • Gymea North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1064

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

72
24Bus
CBD commute (est.)79 min (bus)
Nearest train stationGymea (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.

100 in suburbSupermarkets
81 in suburbCafes/Rest.
276 in suburbParks
145 in suburbPlaygrounds
1031 in suburbPools
100 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
160 in suburbGPs
60 in suburbPharmacies
151 in suburbChildcare
50 in suburbLibraries
958 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachCronulla Beach (6.3 km)
Nearest hospitalSt George Hospital (10.1 km)
Nearest vet2.1 km
Nearest airportSydney (14.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

58

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

10
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
95
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

46

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

27
Parks
3
Nature reserves
12
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
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

66

Rich cultural scene

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

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
2
Museums
5
Galleries
5
Libraries
0
Arts centres
9
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

24

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.29
Per 1,000 residents

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

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

15

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.43

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.95%
Projected population 20417,539
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Sutherland Shire

Grays Point$1.81M71transportGymea$1.90M95transportYowie Bay$2.34M77transportKirrawee$1.84M95transportMiranda$2.00M96transportKareela$2.10M78transport

Compare Gymea Bay with another suburb

Compare two suburbs

Gymea Bay

Frequently asked questions about Gymea Bay

Is Gymea Bay safe?

Gymea Bay 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 888 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Gymea Bay?

In Gymea Bay, the median house price is $1.97M and the median unit price is $1.50M. Median weekly house rent is $1,025.

How far is Gymea Bay from Sydney CBD?

Gymea Bay is about 22.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 79 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Gymea Bay?

Gymea Bay has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1091 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Gymea Bay?

Gymea Bay has a transport score of 72/100 and 24 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.