Gymea, NSW 2227 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gymea is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2227, home to 8,219 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Sutherland local government area and roughly 23 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,219
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,049 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,020 /week
- Median family income
- $2,514 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Sutherland Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Sutherland
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hughes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Gymea Bay Public School
- Kirrawee High School
- Grays Point Public School
- Yowie Bay Public School
- Kirrawee Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 110 bus stops
- Gymea Bay Rd After Barraran St
- Gymea Bay Rd At Vernon Av
- Gymea Bay Rd Before Vernon Av
- Arcadia Av At Coonong Rd
- Gymea Bay Rd Before Greygum Pl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 25 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 10 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 24.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 53.6% of the 4,300 resolvable premises in Gymea. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 29.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 53.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 11.7%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 4.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 310 across postcode 2227 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 16% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 102 violent offences, 74 theft, 37 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gymea?
Gymea (NSW 2227) had 8,219 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Sutherland Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Gymea?
The median advertised rent in Gymea is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gymea?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Gymea covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gymea Bay Public School (0.4 km), Kirrawee High School (1.3 km), Grays Point Public School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gymea?
Gymea is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (53.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gymea?
Across postcode 2227, 310 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (102), theft (74), property damage (37). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Gymea?
In Gymea, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (24.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Gymea?
110 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gymea centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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