Phillip Bay
NSW 2036 · Randwick
721 (2021) → 748 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Randwick local government area (est. 145,302 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Phillip Bay is a stable suburb in Randwick, NSW 2036, about 12km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.00M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 40/100, and is right by the coast. Phillip Bay has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 88/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.88%), China (1.8%), Poland (1.8%), New Zealand (1.66%), Brazil (1.25%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.22%), Greek (2.08%), Serbian (1.94%), German (1.66%), French (1.53%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1077 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- La Perouse Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 918
Nearby (within 10km)
- Chifley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 967
- Matraville Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 940
- St Andrew's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1075
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School MatravillePrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1073
- Malabar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1070
- Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 962
- Matraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1040
- Kamay Botany Bay Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 2.9km
- St Spyridon CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1091
- Corpus Christi College MaroubraSecondary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1040
- Banksmeadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1041
- South Sydney High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1033
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
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Phillip Bay
Is Phillip Bay safe?
Phillip Bay has a residential safety score of 88/100, 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 7,212 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Phillip Bay?
In Phillip Bay, the median house price is $3.00M and the median unit price is $1.80M. Median weekly house rent is $1,550.
How far is Phillip Bay from Sydney CBD?
Phillip Bay is about 12.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 48 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Phillip Bay?
Phillip Bay has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 918 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Phillip Bay?
Phillip Bay has a transport score of 40/100 and 2 bus stops.