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Ramsgate

NSW 2217 · Bayside

1,151 (2021)1,179 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)

80
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,151
Population
$2.17M
Median house (2025)
66
Safety score
78
Transport score

Ramsgate is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, NSW 2217, about 14km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.17M 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.

13.6 km
To Sydney CBD
770 m
To coast
$800/wk
Median rent (house)
2.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,151
Population
47
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Bayside LGA population (est. 2025)168,871
Median household income (weekly)$1,803
vs NSW median-2.5%
Bachelor degree or higher41.1%
Born in Australia61.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse243 / 144 / 23

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

$2.17M
Median house (2025)
$820K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$800 / $675 wk
Rental yield (house)1.9%
Days on market (house)44 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

66
Residential

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:

2
Break & enter dwelling174/100k
1
Steal from dwelling87/100k
5
Motor vehicle theft434/100k
2
Domestic assault174/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
4
Non-domestic assault348/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 53 (all categories, latest year)4,605 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

80

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

227
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

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 1046
  • 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 1069
  • St George SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1047
  • St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans SouciPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1072
  • Moorefield Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1014
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1116
  • Sans Souci Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1058
  • James Cook Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1003
  • St George Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9km
  • Blakehurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1052

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

78
12Bus
CBD commute (est.)53 min (bus)
Nearest train stationCarlton (2.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,090mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

90 in suburbSupermarkets
270 in suburbCafes/Rest.
464 in suburbParks
234 in suburbPlaygrounds
5Pools
42 in suburbGyms
3Dog parks
60 in suburbGPs
90 in suburbPharmacies
60 in suburbChildcare
40 in suburbLibraries
1079 in suburbSports fields
21 in suburbVets
Nearest beachLady Margaret Beach (1.6 km)
Nearest hospitalSt George Hospital (1.8 km)
Nearest vet460 m
Nearest airportSydney (5.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

94

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

4
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
107
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

98

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

46
Parks
1
Nature reserves
40
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
3
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

88

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
4
Galleries
4
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

82

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
7
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.74

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

53

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.87

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.60%
Projected population 20411,279
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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 4,605 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Ramsgate?

In Ramsgate, the median house price is $2.17M and the median unit price is $820K. Median weekly house rent is $800.

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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.