Kogarah Bay, NSW 2217 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kogarah Bay is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2217, home to 2,102 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Georges River local government area and roughly 13 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,102
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $2,528 /week
- Median personal income
- $837 /week
- Median family income
- $2,761 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Georges River
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cook
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $650 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,963
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- St George School
- Bayside High School
- Ramsgate Public School
- St George Hospital School
- Carlton South Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 30 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 134 bus stops
- Rocky Point Rd Opp Calvary Hospital
- Rocky Point Rd At Wilson St
- Calvary Hospital, Rocky Point Rd
- Rocky Point Rd Opp Jubilee Av
- Kogarah Station, Platform 4
Lifestyle & amenities
- 17 cafés
- 28 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 54 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 29 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), 14.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 82.0% of the 889 resolvable premises in Kogarah Bay. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 15.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.0%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 82.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,103 across postcode 2217 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 308 theft, 294 violent offences, 133 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kogarah Bay?
Kogarah Bay (NSW 2217) had 2,102 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Georges River local government area.
What is the median rent in Kogarah Bay?
The median advertised rent in Kogarah Bay is $650/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kogarah Bay?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kogarah Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: St George School (0.6 km), Bayside High School (0.8 km), Ramsgate Public School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kogarah Bay?
Kogarah Bay is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (82% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kogarah Bay?
Across postcode 2217, 1,103 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (308), violent (294), drug offences (133). 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 Kogarah Bay?
In Kogarah Bay, 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 (14.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kogarah Bay?
138 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kogarah Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 30 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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