Monterey, NSW 2217 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Monterey is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2217, home to 4,619 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
- 4,619
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,785 /week
- Median personal income
- $847 /week
- Median family income
- $2,263 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Bayside (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cook
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $480 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
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
Fibre to the Curb serves 67.5% of the 2,331 resolvable premises in Monterey. 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: 24.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 67.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 8.0%
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 Monterey?
Monterey (NSW 2217) had 4,619 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Bayside (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Monterey?
The median advertised rent in Monterey is $480/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Monterey?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Monterey 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 Monterey?
Monterey is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (67.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Monterey?
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 Monterey?
In Monterey, 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 Monterey?
138 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Monterey 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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