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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Gymea Bay is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2227, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.16M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2227 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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 1074 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Gymea Bay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1091
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sydney Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1118
- St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1109
- Yowie Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1093
- Kirrawee High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1092
- Grays Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1113
- Miranda Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1024
- Kirrawee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1050
- Port Hacking High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1050
- Gymea Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1048
- Laguna Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1084
- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School MirandaPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1090
- Gymea North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1075
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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
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
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 874 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Gymea Bay?
In Gymea Bay, the median house price is $2.16M and the median unit price is $1.52M. Median weekly house rent is $1,275.
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.