Gymea
NSW 2227 · Sutherland Shire
8,219 (2021) → 8,535 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 is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2227, about 21km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.87M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Gymea has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 90/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.03%), China (1.53%), New Zealand (1.46%), Philippines (1.05%), South Africa (0.6%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.74%), Greek (1.35%), Cantonese (1.3%), Spanish (1.07%), Russian (1.06%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1070 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1105
- Sydney Montessori SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1105
- Gymea North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1064
- Gymea Technology High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1046
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kirrawee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1040
- Miranda Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1021
- Port Hacking High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1050
- Gymea Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1091
- Bates Drive SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1016
- Kirrawee High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1082
- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School MirandaPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1092
- Sutherland North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1074
- Yowie Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1093
- Jannali East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1077
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1103
- Kareela Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1100
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Gymea
Is Gymea safe?
Gymea has a residential safety score of 90/100, 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 4,550 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Gymea?
In Gymea, the median house price is $1.87M and the median unit price is $1.03M. Median weekly house rent is $1,025.
How far is Gymea from Sydney CBD?
Gymea is about 21.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 50 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Gymea?
Gymea has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1080 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Gymea?
Gymea has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 46 bus stops.