Kogarah Bay
NSW 2217 · Georges River
2,102 (2021) → 2,286 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Georges River local government area (est. 176,730 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kogarah Bay is a moderate growth suburb in Georges River, NSW 2217, about 14km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.38M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 81/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kogarah Bay has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2217 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (4.9%), Greece (4.52%), Egypt (2.85%), Italy (2.09%), North Macedonia (1.9%)
Top languages: Greek (12.84%), Arabic (6.33%), Cantonese (4.85%), Macedon (4.23%), Mandarin (3.57%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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:
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1062 (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)
- Blakehurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1049
- St George Christian School (Infants)Primary · Independent · 1km
- Blakehurst High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1043
- Carlton South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1064
- Mater Dei Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1103
- St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans SouciPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1091
- Sans Souci Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1060
- St Raphael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1130
- St George Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1159
- Ramsgate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1039
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1117
- St George Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 2km
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kogarah Bay
Is Kogarah Bay safe?
Kogarah 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 2,141 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kogarah Bay?
In Kogarah Bay, the median house price is $2.38M and the median unit price is $1.19M. Median weekly house rent is $820.
How far is Kogarah Bay from Sydney CBD?
Kogarah Bay is about 14.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 55 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kogarah Bay?
Kogarah Bay has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kogarah Bay?
Kogarah Bay has a transport score of 81/100 and 20 bus stops.