Kogarah Bay at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
2,102
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Kogarah Bay.
The postcode for Kogarah Bay is 2217 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Kogarah Bay (2217) sits in the Georges River region of NSW.
Kogarah Bay has roughly 2,102 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kogarah Bay scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kogarah Bay's population at 2,102, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,102
Median age
44
Family households
85%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
2,102
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
46
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Kogarah Bay.
Local schools for Kogarah Bay
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Government School Catchment
Blakehurst Public School
Blakehurst High School
Carlton South Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kogarah Bay.
- What is the Kogarah Bay postcode?
- Kogarah Bay is in the 2217 postcode, in NSW, in the Georges River Council region.
- Where is Kogarah Bay?
- Kogarah Bay is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2217. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Georges River Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kogarah Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Kogarah Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Kogarah Bay on this page, including Blakehurst Public School, Blakehurst High School, Mater Dei Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Kogarah Bay?
- Kogarah Bay has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kogarah Bay?
- Kogarah Bay is close to Carss Park, Beverley Park, Allawah, Blakehurst, Carlton.
- What is the population of Kogarah Bay?
- The population of Kogarah Bay is approximately 2,102 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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