Kogarah
NSW 2217 · Georges River
16,416 (2021) → 19,233 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Georges River local government area (est. 176,730 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kogarah is a high growth suburb in Georges River, NSW 2217, about 12km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.93M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is right by the coast. Kogarah has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2217 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Nepal (11.26%), China (8.21%), India (6.03%), Philippines (3.93%), Bangladesh (2.88%)
Top languages: Nepali (11.59%), Mandarin (7.82%), Cantonese (5.28%), Greek (4.77%), Bengali (3.75%)
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 1063 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St George Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1148
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1117
- Kogarah Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1087
- St George SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1055
- Moorefield Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1025
- James Cook Boys High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1022
- Kogarah High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 993
- St George Hospital SchoolCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Carlton South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1064
- Marist College KogarahSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1076
- Brighton-Le-Sands Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1064
- St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College, Rockdale campusSecondary · Independent · 1.4km
- Carlton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1041
- Rockdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1053
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le SandsPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1090
- Ramsgate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1039
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1092
- Cairnsfoot SchoolCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 1036
- Sydney Technical High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1136
- St Dominic Savio SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1053
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kogarah
Is Kogarah safe?
Kogarah has a residential safety score of 69/100, 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 4,819 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kogarah?
In Kogarah, the median house price is $1.93M and the median unit price is $737K. Median weekly house rent is $820.
How far is Kogarah from Sydney CBD?
Kogarah is about 12.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kogarah?
Kogarah has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1064 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kogarah?
Kogarah has a transport score of 97/100, including 1 train station and 47 bus stops.