Monterey
NSW 2217 · Bayside
4,619 (2021) → 4,533 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Monterey is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, NSW 2217, about 12km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.47M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 81/100, and is right by the coast. Monterey has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 91/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Greece (5.93%), Egypt (4.07%), China (2.21%), North Macedonia (1.71%), England (1.56%)
Top languages: Greek (16.74%), Arabic (7.36%), Spanish (3.53%), Macedon (3.36%), Mandarin (2.16%)
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 1065 (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)
- St George SchoolCombined · Government · 1kmICSEA 1047
- Moorefield Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1014
- Brighton-Le-Sands Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1063
- Ramsgate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1046
- James Cook Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1003
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1116
- St George Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4km
- Kogarah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1096
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le SandsPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1078
- Carlton South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1069
- St George Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1136
- Kogarah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 990
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Monterey
Is Monterey safe?
Monterey has a residential safety score of 91/100, 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 2,382 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Monterey?
In Monterey, the median house price is $2.47M and the median unit price is $895K. Median weekly house rent is $800.
How far is Monterey from Sydney CBD?
Monterey is about 12.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 49 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Monterey?
Monterey has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Monterey?
Monterey has a transport score of 81/100 and 31 bus stops.