NSW · Bayside Council

Bexley North, 2207

Est. population · Jun 2025

5,115

Growth (1 yr)

+0.9%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.6%

Median age

42

Median income

$1,894/wk

Employment rate

52.1%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$1,940,000

Languages at home

54.9%non-English

Most common: Greek, Arabic, Cantonese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

64.8/100
Good

Top 7% of New South Wales' suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

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

Suburb profile

Bexley North is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Bayside Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.

There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Daily life works well on foot, with buses and trains also serving the suburb.

Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.

Desirability rates good overall, led by stronger safety, plus community and employment compared with similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Bexley North 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)

5,115

+0.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

6.2%

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

#3

among Metro Sydney · Emerging

Safety

6th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

63rd

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

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
64.8/100 — Good
State standing
Top 7% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
565th in Australia
State rank
146th in NSW
Peer rank
#3 among Metro Sydney · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#107 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
100%

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

5,115(June 2025)

+0.9% annual · +1.6% over 5 years · 63th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.9%
5-year growth
+1.6%
Change in 1 year
+46
Change in 5 years
+78
Growth rank in NSW
63th 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 (~5,200), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
4,281
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,894
Dwelling vacancy
6.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
99 of 1,602
Median monthly mortgage
$2,800
Employment rate
52.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,116 / 178 / 173 (+ 25 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)
135
Against the person
38
Against property
55
Rate per 1,000 residents
26.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 113 residents
State safety percentile
6.4th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-7.9%

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
13
Median school ICSEA (13 schools)
1,088
Median ICSEA percentile
81th
School list
  • Bexley North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1071 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 64% · 340 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
  • St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School BexleyPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1089 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 179 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1113 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 90% · 439 students · Top SEA quarter 42% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • St Ursula's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1095 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 85% · 1,110 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 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% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Bardwell Park Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1088 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 33 students · Top SEA quarter 37% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Kingsgrove High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 986 · 40th percentile · LBOTE 85% · 672 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Kingsgrove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1010 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 77% · 268 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Bexley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1005 · 49th percentile · LBOTE 81% · 249 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Clemton Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 84% · 500 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Kinderoos Early Learning CentreNew Illawarra Roadchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

65 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bexley North Station, Bexley Rd
  • New Illawarra Rd Opp Lynesta Av
  • Preddys Rd Opp Bexley Aquatic Centre
  • Slade Rd After Stotts Av
  • Slade Rd Before Bexley 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

91 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life11 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport65 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation10 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
82/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.23
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.4
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.57
Food & drink(6)
  • Boomerang BakeryBakery
  • Shaw St EspressoCafe

    15 Shaw Street

  • Ooshie BakehouseFast food

    11 Shaw Street

  • Bexley North HotelPub

    187 Slade Road

  • My Mother's CousinRestaurant

    9 Shaw Street

  • Nishiki Wagyu YakunikuRestaurant

    10 Shaw Street

Shopping(3)
  • IttouyaButcher

    12 Shaw Street

  • Woolworths MetroSupermarket

    216 Sarsfield Circuit

Community(3)
  • Kinderoos Early Learning CentreChildcare

    9A-11 New Illawarra Road

  • Bexley North LibraryLibrary

    24 Shaw Street, Bexley North

  • Bexley North Public SchoolSchool

    116 Kingsland Road

Health & services(3)
  • Prodental StudioDentist

    238 Slade Road

  • Smile Inn DentistryDentist

    25 Shaw Street

  • McFarland's PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(21)
  • Axys PilatesGym

    18A Shaw Street

  • Canonbury Grove ReservePark
  • Carrisbrook Avenue ReservePark
  • Gilchrist ParkPark
  • Oswald Scholes ReservePark
  • Park (6)
  • Whitbread ParkPark
  • Playground (3)
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (5)
Transport(33)

32 bus stops · 1 train stations

Other(20)
  • Bench (3)
  • Dirty Hurry!Dry Cleaning

    18B Shaw Street

  • Olsens FuneralsFuneral Directors

    2 Shaw Street

  • Nairn GardensGarden
  • First Base HairHairdresser

    6A Shaw Street

  • MANE by NikkiHairdresser

    23 Shaw Street

  • Tahan's HairHairdresser

    16 Shaw Street

  • Parking (2)
  • Arty's Party HireParty

    21 Shaw Street

  • Metro Bexley NorthPetrol station

    307-309 Bexley Road

  • PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
  • Phyz FitPhysiotherapist

    20 Shaw Street

  • Bexley North AnglicanPlace of worship
  • Bexley North Post OfficePost office

    15 Shaw Street

  • Public toilets
  • TelstraTelephone
  • King Of The PackTobacco
  • Waste Basket
  • Safari FirearmsWeapons

    146 Stoney Creek Road

  • Yes

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

5 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Canonbury Grove ReservePark
  • Carrisbrook Avenue ReservePark
  • Gilchrist ParkPark
  • Oswald Scholes ReservePark
  • Whitbread ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
12
Parks (OSM)
11

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

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Bexley North Anglican

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
5
Nearest hospital
Kingsgrove Day Hospital (1.2 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • McFarland's PharmacyPharmacy
  • PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
  • Phyz FitShaw StreetPhysiotherapist
  • Prodental StudioSlade RoadDentist
  • Smile Inn DentistryShaw StreetDentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
108
Participants per 1,000 residents
21.1

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· 15 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    35 BARNSBURY GROVE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    10 LAYCOCK STREET BEXLEY NORTH 2207Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    24 BARNSBURY GROVE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    175 SLADE ROAD BEXLEY NORTH 2207Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    28 ELLERSLIE ROAD BEXLEY NORTH 2207Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached)
    181 SLADE ROAD BEXLEY NORTH 2207Withdrawn
  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    120 KINGSLAND ROAD NORTH BEXLEY NORTH 2207Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling
    25 EAST DRIVE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    19 CANONBURY GROVE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • May 2026

  • Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    386 BEXLEY ROAD BEXLEY NORTH 2207Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care
    19 BARNSBURY GROVE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • April 2026

  • Demolition; Residential Accommodation
    173 KINGSLAND ROAD NORTH BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Swimming pool
    5 MIDELTON AVENUE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • March 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1 CANONBURY GROVE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • February 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    10 LAYCOCK STREET BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
2025· 15 proposals
  • November 2025

  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure
    22 LYNESTA AVENUE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • October 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    19 CANONBURY GROVE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Withdrawn
  • September 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    120 KINGSLAND ROAD NORTH BEXLEY NORTH 2207Deferred Commencement
  • Food and drink premise; Shop; Neighbourhood shop; Hours of operation and trading
    8-20 SARSFIELD CIRCUIT BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • Pub; Commercial development; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading
    187 SLADE ROAD BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • August 2025

  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    5 MIDELTON AVENUE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached)
    181 SLADE ROAD BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    5 MILLER AVENUE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • Demolition; Independent living units; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    2 LAYCOCK STREET BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • July 2025

  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    125 KINGSLAND ROAD NORTH BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    120 CANONBURY GROVE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • May 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    80 PREDDYS ROAD BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • March 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    25 OLIVER STREET BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    11 OLIVER STREET BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • February 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    45 BARNSBURY GROVE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
2024· 11 proposals
  • December 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces
    30 CANONBURY GROVE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • November 2024

  • Subdivision
    120 KINGSLAND ROAD NORTH BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    25 OLIVER STREET BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • October 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Fences; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers
    17 LAYCOCK STREET BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • July 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    6 BARNSBURY GROVE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    24 CANONBURY GROVE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • June 2024

  • Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation
    90 NEW ILLAWARRA ROAD BEXLEY NORTH 2207Withdrawn
  • May 2024

  • Flood mitigation work; Erection of a new structure; Stormwater management system
    30-32 Canonbury Grove Bexley NorthDetermined
  • April 2024

  • Subdivision; Residential Accommodation
    120 KINGSLAND ROAD NORTH BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    71 NEW ILLAWARRA ROAD BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • March 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    67 NEW ILLAWARRA ROAD BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
2023· 6 proposals
  • October 2023

  • Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    370 BEXLEY ROAD BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • September 2023

  • Centre based childcare
    19 BARNSBURY GROVE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • August 2023

  • Dwelling
    11 Oliver Street, Bexley North.NSW.2207Determined
  • July 2023

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    24 CANONBURY GROVE BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • Secondary dwelling
    28 NEW ILLAWARRA ROAD BEXLEY NORTH 2207Determined
  • May 2023

  • Dwelling; Demolition
    113 PREDDYS ROAD BEXLEY NORTH 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 1.4 km away).

Coalition 33.9%Labor 66.1%

0.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +3.5 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Bexley NorthLabor 69.1% · Coalition 30.9% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
  • Bexley North ParkLabor 60.1% · Coalition 39.9% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
  • Bexley CentralLabor 63.7% · Coalition 36.3% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • Bexley WestLabor 67.5% · Coalition 32.5% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • KingsgroveLabor 65.8% · Coalition 34.2% 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)
9/10
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

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