Oyster Bay
NSW 2225 · Sutherland Shire
5,689 (2021) → 5,874 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.
Oyster Bay is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2225, about 19km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.99M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 79/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Oyster Bay has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2225 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.2%), China (1.55%), New Zealand (1.39%), South Africa (0.63%), Ireland (0.47%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.44%), Greek (1.32%), Cantonese (0.63%), German (0.54%), Spanish (0.51%)
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 1057 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster BayPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1127
- Oyster Bay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1098
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kareela Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1102
- Como Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1071
- Aspect South East Sydney School, KareelaPrimary · Independent · 1.1km
- Como West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1109
- Jannali East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1081
- Sylvania Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1056
- Bates Drive SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1018
- The Jannali High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1051
- Oatley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1126
- Jannali Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1062
- Bonnet Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1090
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1131
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
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
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.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Oyster Bay
Is Oyster Bay safe?
Oyster 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 1,230 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Oyster Bay?
In Oyster Bay, the median house price is $1.99M and the median unit price is $1.34M. Median weekly house rent is $1,175.
How far is Oyster Bay from Sydney CBD?
Oyster Bay is about 18.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 68 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Oyster Bay?
Oyster Bay has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1113 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Oyster Bay?
Oyster Bay has a transport score of 79/100 and 35 bus stops.