Phillip Bay at a glance
Median house
$2,500,000
-7.5% over 12 months
Median unit
$437,040
Weekly rent
$1,498
Houses · units $1,050
Gross yield
3.1%
Houses, on the median
Population
721
Median age 44
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 7 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2036), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,500,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (7 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $437,040, roughly 83% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-7.5%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $500,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -7.5%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Phillip Bay.
Median house price
$2,500,000
-7.5% over the past year. Median unit price $437,040.
Median of 7 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1498/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$1050/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$2,500,000
-7.5% annual growth
$437,040
721
Median age: 44
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at -7.5%/yr
2021
$3.7M
5-year change
-32%
2026
$2.5M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Phillip Bay.
Phillip Bay's median house price is $2,500,000 (median of 7 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2036 (NSW), Bayside Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Phillip Bay (2036) sits in the Bayside region of NSW. The median house here is $2,500,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -7.5% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Phillip Bay has roughly 721 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.
Phillip Bay scores 4/100 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, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Phillip Bay's population at 721, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
721
Median age
44
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.12% (median rent $1498/wk against a $2,500,000 price tag). Units yield 12.49% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.12%
Based on $2,500,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 202612.49%
Based on $437,040 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-7.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202679%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
17
total offences in 2026
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 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
95
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Phillip Bay.
Local schools for Phillip Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
La Perouse Public School
Chifley Public School
Matraville Sports High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Phillip Bay.
- What is the median house price in Phillip Bay?
- The median house price in Phillip Bay, NSW 2036 is $2,500,000 (median of 7 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $437,040. Annual growth is -7.5%.
- How much is my house worth in Phillip Bay?
- A useful starting point is the Phillip Bay median house price of $2,500,000 (units $437,040). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Phillip Bay a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Phillip Bay is 3.1%: the median weekly house rent is $1,498 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2036), June 2026) against the median house price of $2,500,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 7.5% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Phillip Bay is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Phillip Bay postcode?
- Phillip Bay is in the 2036 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Phillip Bay?
- Phillip 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 Phillip Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1498, for units it's $1050.
- What schools are in Phillip Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Phillip Bay on this page, including La Perouse Public School, Chifley Public School, Matraville Sports High School.
- How walkable is Phillip Bay?
- Phillip Bay has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 95.
- What suburbs are near Phillip Bay?
- Phillip Bay is close to Little Bay, La Perouse, Chifley, Port Botany, Matraville.
- What is the population of Phillip Bay?
- The population of Phillip Bay is approximately 721 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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