Ramsgate at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
1,151
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Ramsgate.
The postcode for Ramsgate is 2217 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Ramsgate (2217) sits in the Georges River region of NSW.
Ramsgate has roughly 1,151 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Ramsgate scores 14/100 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 6 government primary, 6 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ramsgate's population at 1,151, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,151
Median age
47
Family households
74%
Lone person
26%
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)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
1,151
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
53
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.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ramsgate.
Local schools for Ramsgate
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Government School Catchment
Ramsgate Public School
St George 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 Ramsgate.
- What is the Ramsgate postcode?
- Ramsgate is in the 2217 postcode, in NSW, in the Georges River Council region.
- Where is Ramsgate?
- Ramsgate 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 Ramsgate?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Ramsgate?
- There are 20 schools serving Ramsgate on this page, including Ramsgate Public School, St George School, Carlton South Public School.
- How walkable is Ramsgate?
- Ramsgate has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ramsgate?
- Ramsgate is close to Ramsgate Beach, Sans Souci, Beverley Park, Monterey, Dolls Point.
- What is the population of Ramsgate?
- The population of Ramsgate is approximately 1,151 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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