Sutherland Shire Council

Oyster Bay

NSW2225

Oyster Bay at a glance

Walk score

12

Very car dependent

Population

5,689

Median age 40

The brief

What to know about Oyster Bay.

The postcode for Oyster Bay is 2225 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.

Oyster Bay (2225) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.

Oyster Bay has roughly 5,689 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Oyster Bay scores 12/100 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 14 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Oyster Bay's population at 5,689, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

5,689

Median age

40

Family households

87%

Lone person

12%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$655/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$620/wk

Owner occupied

89%

Renter occupied

10%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

5,689

Median age: 40

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

72

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft28 (38.9%)
Assault13 (18.1%)
Malicious damage to property9 (12.5%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment9 (12.5%)
Other offences6 (8.3%)

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.

Walk Score

12

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

35

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Oyster Bay.

Local schools for Oyster Bay

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Government School Catchment

Oyster Bay Public School

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Como Public School

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Kareela 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

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Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Oyster Bay.

What is the Oyster Bay postcode?
Oyster Bay is in the 2225 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
Where is Oyster Bay?
Oyster Bay is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2225. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Oyster Bay?
The median weekly rent for houses is $655, for units it's $620.
What schools are in Oyster Bay?
There are 20 schools serving Oyster Bay on this page, including Oyster Bay Public School, Como Public School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay.
How walkable is Oyster Bay?
Oyster Bay has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
What suburbs are near Oyster Bay?
Oyster Bay is close to Caravan Head, Como, Kareela, Kangaroo Point, Jannali.
What is the population of Oyster Bay?
The population of Oyster Bay is approximately 5,689 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.

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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