Little Bay at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
4,817
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Little Bay.
The postcode for Little Bay is 2036 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Little Bay (2036) sits in the Bayside region of NSW.
Little Bay has roughly 4,817 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Little Bay scores 8/100 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Little Bay's population at 4,817, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,817
Median age
42
Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
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)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$590/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
4,817
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
172
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.
8
20
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 Little Bay.
Local schools for Little Bay
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Government School Catchment
La Perouse Public School
Chifley Public School
Matraville Sports High 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 Little Bay.
- What is the Little Bay postcode?
- Little Bay is in the 2036 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Little Bay?
- Little Bay is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2036. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Little Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $590.
- What schools are in Little Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Little Bay on this page, including La Perouse Public School, Chifley Public School, Matraville Sports High School.
- How walkable is Little Bay?
- Little Bay has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Little Bay?
- Little Bay is close to Phillip Bay, Chifley, La Perouse, Malabar, Port Botany.
- What is the population of Little Bay?
- The population of Little Bay is approximately 4,817 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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