NSW · Bayside (NSW) Council
Bexley, 2207
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Bexley is a well-connected established suburb in Bayside (NSW) with everyday amenities close at hand. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by schools and education and parks and green space, while housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 19,646
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,870
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 474 of 6,799
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,351
- Employment rate
- 51.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 538 / 1,617 / 1,302
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $950
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 161
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 559
- Against the person
- 159
- Against property
- 229
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 28.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 124 residents
- State safety percentile
- 6.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault62
- Fraud96
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment82
- Malicious Damage To Property81
- Transport Regulatory Offences58
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,076
- Bexley North Public SchoolPrimary
- Bexley Public SchoolPrimary
- Carlton Public SchoolPrimary
- Marist College KogarahSecondary
- St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School BexleyPrimary
- St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox CollegeCombined
- Sydney Technical High SchoolSecondary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
241 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bexley Aquatic Centre, Preddys Rd
- Bexley Park, Donnan St
- Forest Rd At Mimosa St
- Forest Rd At Preddys Rd
- Forest Rd At St Georges Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
289 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43 WALLACE STREET BEXLEY 2207Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 LAVENDER AVENUE BEXLEY 2207Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool49 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET BEXLEY 2207Additional Information Requested
- Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care; Hours of operation and trading154 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET BEXLEY 2207Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool77 HARROW ROAD BEXLEY 2207Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure85 WATKIN STREET BEXLEY 2207Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure35 DUNMORE STREET NORTH BEXLEY 2207Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)395 BEXLEY ROAD BEXLEY 2207Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 DOWNEY STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 PARK AVENUE BEXLEY 2207Determined
March 2026
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)43 ABERCORN STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)41 ABERCORN STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space12 BYRNES STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 ASCOT STREET BEXLEY 2207Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure49B PREDDYS ROAD BEXLEY 2207Withdrawn
February 2026
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)36 CALEDONIAN STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 GLENFARNE STREET BEXLEY 2207Withdrawn
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)2 CONNEMARRA STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
- Subdivision486 FOREST ROAD BEXLEY 2207Determined
November 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure43 NORTHBROOK STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
- Dual occupancy; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Swimming pool41 ABERCORN STREET BEXLEY 2207Withdrawn
- Dual occupancy; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation43 ABERCORN STREET BEXLEY 2207Withdrawn
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure29 ABERCORN STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
- Subdivision97 DUNMORE STREET SOUTH BEXLEY 2207Determined
- Attached dwelling; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure62 CONNEMARRA STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support28 GLADSTONE STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (indoor)430-432 FOREST ROAD BEXLEY 2207Withdrawn
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia457 FOREST ROAD BEXLEY 2207Determined
August 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure49 UNWIN STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 DUNMORE STREET NORTH BEXLEY 2207Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise307 FOREST ROAD BEXLEY 2207Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation54 PRINCES STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)25 ORIENTAL STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure498 FOREST ROAD BEXLEY 2207Determined
- Advertising and signage; Centre-based child care14-16 PREDDYS ROAD BEXLEY 2207Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure377A BEXLEY ROAD BEXLEY 2207Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Specialised Retail Premises560 FOREST ROAD BEXLEY 2207Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies592 FOREST ROAD BEXLEY 2207Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 MILSOP STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 ORIENTAL STREET BEXLEY 2207Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
191 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Porters LiquorAlcohol
- Bench (15)
- Bicycle Parking
- 47 Caledonian StBus stop
- Besborough Av at Forest RdBus stop
- Besborough Av before Forest RdBus stop
- Bethany College, Forest RdBus stop
- Bexley Aquatic Centre, Preddys RdBus stop
- Bexley Park, Donnan StBus stop
- Bexley Park, Stoney Creek RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
13 parks and public open space in this suburb
- A E Watson ReservePark
- Bardwell Creek ReserveNature reserve
- Bardwell Valley ParklandsNature reserve
- Barwell ParkPark
- Bexley ParkPark
- Bill Whalley ReservePark
- Broadford Street ReservePark
- Dominey ReservePark
- Donnan ReservePark
- Evatt ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 17
- Parks (OSM)
- 15
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 64.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 9% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 457th in Australia
- State rank
- 172nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #73 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #124 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 47 Caledonian Stamenitiesbus_stop
- 7-Elevenamenitiesfuel
- All Seasons Fruit Marketamenitiesgreengrocer
- Angelo Anestis Aquatic Centreamenities98C Preddys Roadsports_centre
- Anytime Fitnessamenitiesfitness_centre
- Arthur's Pizza Bexleyamenitiesfast_food
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Avisamenitiescar_rental
- Bardwell Creek Reserveamenitiesnature_reserve
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.