Yowie Bay
NSW 2228 · Sutherland Shire
3,053 (2021) → 3,350 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Yowie Bay is a moderate growth suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2228, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.48M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 77/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Yowie Bay has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 93/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2228 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.14%), China (1.41%), New Zealand (0.82%), Italy (0.75%), Greece (0.62%)
Top languages: Greek (2.23%), Mandarin (1.77%), Italian (1.08%), Cantonese (0.82%), Spanish (0.72%)
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 1073 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Yowie Bay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1093
Nearby (within 10km)
- Laguna Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1084
- Sutherland Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6km
- Miranda Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1024
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1110
- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School MirandaPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1090
- De La Salle Catholic College, CaringbahSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1078
- Sydney Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1118
- Caringbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1088
- Gymea Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1091
- Port Hacking High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1050
- Aspect South East Sydney School, CaringbahPrimary · Independent · 1.9km
- Miranda North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1046
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
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Yowie Bay
Is Yowie Bay safe?
Yowie Bay has a residential safety score of 93/100, 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 1,965 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Yowie Bay?
In Yowie Bay, the median house price is $2.48M and the median unit price is $1.94M. Median weekly house rent is $1,100.
How far is Yowie Bay from Sydney CBD?
Yowie Bay is about 21.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 77 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Yowie Bay?
Yowie Bay has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1093 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Yowie Bay?
Yowie Bay has a transport score of 77/100 and 16 bus stops.