NSW · Bayside Council

Bexley, 2207

Est. population · Jun 2025

20,608

Growth (1 yr)

+0.6%

Growth (5 yr)

-0.9%

Median age

40

Median income

$1,870/wk

Employment rate

51.4%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$1,940,000

Languages at home

59.2%non-English

Most common: Arabic, Greek, Macedonian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

61.4/100
Good

Top 12% of New South Wales' suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
What Bexley is known for: Education hub, High desirability, National parks, Excellent transport, Café precinct

Suburb profile

Bexley is a well-connected established suburb in Bayside Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. This is a strongly multicultural suburb: overseas-born and multilingual households make up much of the community.

Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Getting around is straightforward, with buses tying neighbouring communities together.

Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.

Among similar metro suburbs, the suburb earns a good desirability read, with safety, plus community and employment the standout strengths. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Bexley snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.94M

+8.1% change

Median rent

$750/wk

Houses $950 · Units $650

Population (ERP)

20,608

+0.6% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

7.0%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#103

among Metro Sydney · Established

Safety

6th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

52nd

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

7/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

81st

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
61.4/100 — Good
State standing
Top 12% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
876th in Australia
State rank
243rd in NSW
Peer rank
#103 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#181 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$650
Houses (January to March 2026)
$950
All types (January to March 2026)
$750
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
161
Median house price (October to December 2025)
$1,940,000
Median price change
+8.1%

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

20,608(June 2025)

+0.6% annual · -0.9% over 5 years · 52th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.6%
5-year growth
-0.9%
Change in 1 year
+122
Change in 5 years
-186
Growth rank in NSW
52th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~20,700), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
19,646
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,870
Dwelling vacancy
7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
474 of 6,799
Median monthly mortgage
$2,351
Employment rate
51.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3,358 / 1,617 / 1,302 (+ 41 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
543
Against the person
154
Against property
222
Rate per 1,000 residents
26.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 128 residents
State safety percentile
6.3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-8.3%

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault62
  • Fraud96
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment82
  • Malicious Damage To Property81
  • Transport Regulatory Offences58

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
22
Median school ICSEA (21 schools)
1,087
Median ICSEA percentile
81th
School list
  • St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School BexleyPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1089 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 179 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Bexley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1005 · 49th percentile · LBOTE 81% · 249 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1123 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 96% · 372 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • Bethany CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1083 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 1,091 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Carlton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1041 · 65th percentile · LBOTE 89% · 599 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Marist College KogarahSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1076 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 87% · 1,045 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1088 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 82% · 408 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Sydney Technical High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1136 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 95% · 907 students · Top SEA quarter 53% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Bexley North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1071 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 64% · 340 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Georges River College Hurstville CampusSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1017 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 86% · 267 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

241 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bexley Aquatic Centre, Preddys Rd
  • Bexley Park, Donnan St
  • Forest Rd At Mimosa St
  • Forest Rd At Preddys Rd
  • Forest Rd At St Georges Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0)Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed

Amenities

241 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

3 fast food · 6 places of worship · 10 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 5 swimming pools · 7 petrol stations · 2 post offices

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life15 parks mapped in suburb, 10 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport241 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation20 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
36/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.15
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.76
Food & drink(3)
  • Arthur's Pizza BexleyFast food
  • McDonald'sFast food

    543 Forest Road

  • OportoFast food

    70 Preddys Road

Shopping(5)
  • Bexley Convenience StoreConvenience store
  • BP ShopConvenience store
  • Convenience store

    136 Croyton Road

  • IGAConvenience store
  • All Seasons Fruit MarketGreengrocer
Community(8)
  • Bethany CollegeSchool

    2-4 Croydon Road

  • Bexley Primary SchoolSchool

    Bexley

  • Carlton Public SchoolSchool

    60 Cameron Street, Bexley

  • Marist College KogarahSchool

    52 Wolseley Street, Bexley

  • St Gabriel Catholic Primary School BexleySchool

    50-52 Abercorn Street, Bexley

  • St Mary & St Mina's Coptic Orthodox CollegeSchool
  • St Mary's Star of the SeaSchool

    24-26 Croydon Road

  • Sydney Technical High SchoolSchool

    686 Forest Road

Health & services(1)
  • Bexley Veterinary HospitalVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(35)
  • Bexley Golf CourseGolf course
  • Anytime FitnessGym
  • A E Watson ReservePark
  • Barwell ParkPark
  • Bexley ParkPark
  • Bill Whalley ReservePark
  • Broadford Street ReservePark
  • Dominey ReservePark
  • Donnan ReservePark
  • Evatt ParkPark
  • Flynns ReservePark
  • Kingsland Road ReservePark
  • Park (4)
  • Seaforth ParkPark
  • Bexley Park PlaygroundPlayground
  • McDonald's PlayPlacePlayground
  • Playground (8)
  • Angelo Anestis Aquatic CentreSports centre

    98C Preddys Road

  • Bexley OvalSports field
  • Sports field
  • Bexley Swimming CentreSwimming pool

    98C Preddys Road

  • Swimming pool (4)
Entertainment(1)
  • Viewpoint
Transport(118)

118 bus stops

Other(38)
  • Bexley RSL ClubAdult Gaming Centre
  • Porters LiquorAlcohol
  • Artwork
  • Bench (15)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • AvisCar Rental
  • Bexley Service CenterCar repair

    474 Forest Road

  • Perfection AutomotiveCar repair

    620 Forest Road

  • Rocky Point MechanicalCar repair
  • Drinking water (7)
  • Florist

    Queen Victoria Street

  • Motorcycle Parking
  • Bexley GuitarsMusical Instrument

    415 Forest Road

  • Bardwell Creek ReserveNature Reserve
  • Bardwell Valley ParklandsNature Reserve
  • CarparkParking
  • Parking (11)
  • Parking Space
  • 7-ElevenPetrol station
  • BPPetrol station
  • BPPetrol station

    369C Bexley Road

  • Budget PetrolPetrol station
  • Budget Petrol South BexleyPetrol station
  • MepcoPetrol station
  • Petrol station
  • Bexley Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
  • Cathedral of Virgin St. Mary and St MinaPlace of worship
  • Place of worship (3)
  • St Michael's Catholic Church HurstvillePlace of worship

    10 Croydon Road

  • Kennards HirePlant Hire
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Bexley Post OfficePost office

    439 Forest Road

  • Bexley South Post OfficePost office
  • Public toilets
  • Homewood GardensSocial Facility
  • Social Facility
  • Vending machine
  • Waste Basket

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

13 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • A E Watson ReservePark
  • Bardwell Creek ReserveNature reserve
  • Bardwell Valley ParklandsNature reserve
  • Barwell ParkPark
  • Bexley ParkPark
  • Bill Whalley ReservePark
  • Broadford Street ReservePark
  • Dominey ReservePark
  • Donnan ReservePark
  • Evatt ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
17
Parks (OSM)
15

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

6 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Bexley Presbyterian Church
  • Cathedral of Virgin St. Mary and St Mina
  • Place of worship (3)
  • St Michael's Catholic Church Hurstville

    10 Croydon Road

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Wesley Hospital Kogarah (1.8 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
408
Participants per 1,000 residents
19.8

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 17°
Rainfall
321 mm · ~40 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 14°
Rainfall
359 mm · ~45 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 8°
Rainfall
263 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 12°
Rainfall
242 mm · ~30 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 21 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    15 LYMINGTON STREET BEXLEY 2207Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility
    131 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET BEXLEY 2207Withdrawn
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    31 BEACONSFIELD STREET BEXLEY 2207Additional Information Requested
  • Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure
    54 CALEDONIAN STREET BEXLEY 2207Under Assessment
  • June 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    43 WALLACE STREET BEXLEY 2207Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1 LAVENDER AVENUE BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool
    49 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care; Hours of operation and trading
    154 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET BEXLEY 2207Additional Information Requested
  • May 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool
    77 HARROW ROAD BEXLEY 2207Under Assessment
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure
    85 WATKIN STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    35 DUNMORE STREET NORTH BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    395 BEXLEY ROAD BEXLEY 2207Withdrawn
  • April 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    18 DOWNEY STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    13 PARK AVENUE BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • March 2026

  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    43 ABERCORN STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    41 ABERCORN STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    12 BYRNES STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    8 ASCOT STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    49B PREDDYS ROAD BEXLEY 2207Withdrawn
  • February 2026

  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    36 CALEDONIAN STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • January 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    12 GLENFARNE STREET BEXLEY 2207Withdrawn
2025· 23 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    2 CONNEMARRA STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Subdivision
    486 FOREST ROAD BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • November 2025

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    43 NORTHBROOK STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Swimming pool
    41 ABERCORN STREET BEXLEY 2207Withdrawn
  • Dual occupancy; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation
    43 ABERCORN STREET BEXLEY 2207Withdrawn
  • October 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    29 ABERCORN STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Subdivision
    97 DUNMORE STREET SOUTH BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Attached dwelling; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    62 CONNEMARRA STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • September 2025

  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    28 GLADSTONE STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (indoor)
    430-432 FOREST ROAD BEXLEY 2207Withdrawn
  • Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    457 FOREST ROAD BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • August 2025

  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure
    49 UNWIN STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    27 DUNMORE STREET NORTH BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise
    307 FOREST ROAD BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    54 PRINCES STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    25 ORIENTAL STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • July 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    498 FOREST ROAD BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Advertising and signage; Centre-based child care
    14-16 PREDDYS ROAD BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    377A BEXLEY ROAD BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • June 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Specialised Retail Premises
    560 FOREST ROAD BEXLEY 2207Withdrawn
  • Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies
    592 FOREST ROAD BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    1 MILSOP STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    2 ORIENTAL STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Barton
Member of Parliament
Ash AMBIHAIPAHAR (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,761
Turnout (2025)
91.3%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+4.0 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 34.0%Labor 66.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.5 km away).

Coalition 32.7%Labor 67.3%

1.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.0 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Bexley WestLabor 67.5% · Coalition 32.5% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • BexleyLabor 66.6% · Coalition 33.4% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
  • Bexley CentralLabor 63.7% · Coalition 36.3% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
  • Bexley EastLabor 74.5% · Coalition 25.6% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • Bexley SouthLabor 73.5% · Coalition 26.5% TPP (2025)1.3 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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