NSW · Sutherland Shire Council
Oyster Bay, 2225
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- River access
Suburb profile
Oyster Bay is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Sutherland Shire with everyday amenities close at hand. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by community and employment and housing affordability, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 5,689
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $3,137
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 65 of 1,866
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,190
- Employment rate
- 64.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 78 / 317 / 37
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,175
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
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 67
- Against the person
- 22
- Against property
- 36
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 11.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 259 residents
- State safety percentile
- 0.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault8
- Fraud16
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment8
- Malicious Damage To Property9
- Other Offences6
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,098
- Oyster Bay Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
67 public transport stops in this suburb
- Caravan Head Rd After Carina Rd
- Caravan Head Rd At Cook Rd
- Caravan Head Rd At Glenhaven Pl
- Georges River Cres After Cook Rd
- Georges River Cres At Discovery Pl
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
333 planning-related records
2026· 15 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah15 JUVENIS AVENUE OYSTER BAY 2225Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)2B WARD CRESCENT OYSTER BAY 2225Under Assessment
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool43 CARINA ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool221 OYSTER BAY ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Under Assessment
May 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation109A CARAVAN HEAD ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Under Assessment
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation24 TENTH AVENUE OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure85 CARAVAN HEAD ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure215 OYSTER BAY ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 GEORGES RIVER CRESCENT OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation59 CARAVAN HEAD ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 MANNING STREET OYSTER BAY 2225Under Assessment
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure146 GEORGES RIVER CRESCENT OYSTER BAY 2225Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation148 GEORGES RIVER CRESCENT OYSTER BAY 2225Under Assessment
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation39 COMO ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure123 GEORGES RIVER CRESCENT OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
2025· 25 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure45 GEORGES RIVER CRESCENT OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1A RIVERVIEW ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool36 WARD CRESCENT OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Wharf or boating facility149 GEORGES RIVER CRESCENT OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures7 GEORGES RIVER CRESCENT OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool23 GEORGES RIVER CRESCENT OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport18 COOK ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure; Jetty; Water Infrastructure5-7 CARINA ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool22 CARINA ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 CARINA ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
September 2025
- Secondary dwelling; 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 Australia1 SHIPWRIGHT PLACE OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation24 TENTH AVENUE OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Demolition35 JUVENIS AVENUE OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure64 CONNELL ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool17 SHIPWRIGHT PLACE OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool71 OYSTER BAY ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 SAGE AVENUE OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure56 CONNELL ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 JUVENIS AVENUE OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)34 CARAVAN HEAD ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation197 OYSTER BAY ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure51 RIVERVIEW ROAD OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation148 GEORGES RIVER CRESCENT OYSTER BAY 2225Withdrawn
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 SHIPWRIGHT PLACE OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
- Subdivision130 GEORGES RIVER CRESCENT OYSTER BAY 2225Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
61 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Alcohol
- Oyster Bay BakeryBakery
- Bench (4)
- 38 Como RdBus stop
- 68 Como RdBus stop
- Caravan Head Rd after Carina RdBus stop
- Caravan Head Rd after Green Point RdBus stop
- Caravan Head Rd at Carina RdBus stop
- Caravan Head Rd at Cook RdBus stop
- Caravan Head Rd at Glenhaven PlBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Green Point ReservePark
- Ninth Avenue ReserveNature reserve
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- Ward Crescent ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Oyster Bay Community Pharmacypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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 overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 62.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 11% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 617th in Australia
- State rank
- 230th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #94 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #166 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 38 Como Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 68 Como Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Alcoholamenitiesalcohol
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Australia Postamenitiespost_office
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Caravan Head Rd after Carina Rdamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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