Ramsgate
NSW 2217 · Bayside
1,151 (2021) → 1,179 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.
Ramsgate is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, NSW 2217, about 14km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.19M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 78/100, and is right by the coast. Ramsgate has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2217 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Greece (4.08%), England (2.43%), China (2.17%), Egypt (2.09%), New Zealand (1.56%)
Top languages: Greek (12.42%), Spanish (3.82%), Arabic (3.74%), Mandarin (2.35%), Vietnamese (1.82%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1062 (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)
- Ramsgate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.4kmICSEA 1039
- St George Christian School (Infants)Primary · Independent · 0.8km
- The Scots College, Brighton Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.3km
- Carlton South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1064
- St George SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1055
- St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans SouciPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1091
- Moorefield Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1025
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1117
- Sans Souci Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1060
- James Cook Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1022
- St George Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9km
- Blakehurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1049
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
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ramsgate
Is Ramsgate safe?
Ramsgate has a residential safety score of 66/100, 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 4,170 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ramsgate?
In Ramsgate, the median house price is $2.19M and the median unit price is $848K. Median weekly house rent is $820.
How far is Ramsgate from Sydney CBD?
Ramsgate is about 13.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 53 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ramsgate?
Ramsgate has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ramsgate?
Ramsgate has a transport score of 78/100 and 12 bus stops.