Little Bay
NSW 2036 · Randwick
4,817 (2021) → 5,000 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Randwick local government area (est. 145,302 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Little Bay is a stable suburb in Randwick, NSW 2036, about 13km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.77M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 50/100, and is right by the coast. Little Bay has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2036 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.13%), China (3.18%), Ireland (2.35%), New Zealand (2.3%), France (1.33%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.82%), French (2.57%), Greek (2.35%), Cantonese (2.08%), Russian (1.45%)
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 1083 (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)
- La Perouse Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 920
- Chifley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 954
- Matraville Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 930
- St Andrew's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1090
- Malabar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1068
- Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 934
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School MatravillePrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1078
- St Spyridon CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1093
- Kamay Botany Bay Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 3.2km
- Matraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1046
- St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1109
- Aspect South East Sydney School, MaroubraPrimary · Independent · 4km
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
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Little Bay
Is Little Bay safe?
Little Bay has a residential safety score of 71/100, 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 3,156 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Little Bay?
In Little Bay, the median house price is $2.77M and the median unit price is $1.66M. Median weekly house rent is $1,470.
How far is Little Bay from Sydney CBD?
Little Bay is about 12.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 50 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Little Bay?
Little Bay has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Little Bay?
Little Bay has a transport score of 50/100 and 24 bus stops.