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NSW · Sutherland Shire Council

Grays Point, 2232

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Updated

Desirability score

53.5/100
Average

Top 23% of New South Wales' suburbs

85% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
What Grays Point is known for: National parks, Excellent transport, Green suburb, High desirability

Suburb profile

Grays Point is a practical mid-sized suburb in Sutherland Shire, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street.

Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and parks and green space against similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
3,034
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$3,061
Dwelling vacancy
4.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
49 of 1,024
Median monthly mortgage
$3,033
Employment rate
65.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
39 / 16 / 0

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)
$698
Houses (January to March 2026)
$950
All types (January to March 2026)
$750
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
259

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
223
Against the person
34
Against property
48
Rate per 1,000 residents
73.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 89 residents
State safety percentile
52th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-6.4%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions516
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault117
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment132
  • Malicious Damage To Property146
  • Transport Regulatory Offences748

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
1
Median school ICSEA
1,113
  • Grays Point Public SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

52 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 181 North West Arm Rd
  • Grays Point Rd After Cormorant St
  • Grays Point Rd Opp 76
  • North West Arm Rd Opp Serpentine Rd
  • Serpentine Rd At North West Arm 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).

188 planning-related records

2026· 13 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool
    3 SWALLOW ROCK DRIVE GRAYS POINT 2232Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    17 SEABROOK AVENUE GRAYS POINT 2232Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    61 GRAYS POINT ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    20 GOLDFINCH PLACE GRAYS POINT 2232Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    100 PENINSULAR ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool
    4 HERON PLACE GRAYS POINT 2232Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    185 PENINSULAR ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool
    11 HAMMERSLEY ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    32 BUDYAN ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    22 BUDYAN ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Determined

  • January 2026

  • Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    66 MANSION POINT ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    9 KINGFISHER CRESCENT GRAYS POINT 2232Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure
    64 KINGFISHER CRESCENT GRAYS POINT 2232Determined
2025· 18 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    9 FERNHILL PLACE GRAYS POINT 2232Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    12 MANSION POINT ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Determined

  • November 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    52 GRAYS POINT ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Determined

  • October 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    30 MOYRAN PARADE GRAYS POINT 2232Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation
    42 KINGFISHER CRESCENT GRAYS POINT 2232Determined

  • September 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    100 PENINSULAR ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    22 GOLDFINCH PLACE GRAYS POINT 2232Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    28 BILDERA PLACE GRAYS POINT 2232Determined

  • August 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure; Jetty
    94 MANSION POINT ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Determined

  • July 2025

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    20 WARREN AVENUE GRAYS POINT 2232Determined

  • June 2025

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    12 MANSION POINT ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    15 KYOGLE PLACE GRAYS POINT 2232Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    2 267 NORTH WEST ARM ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Determined

  • May 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    113 GRAYS POINT ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)
    82 GRAYS POINT ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Determined

  • April 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    259 North West Arm Rd Grays pointDetermined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    12 MANSION POINT ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Withdrawn

  • March 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces
    10 GOLDFINCH PLACE GRAYS POINT 2232Determined
2024· 9 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Jetty
    56 KIngfisher Crescent Grays Point 2232Determined

  • November 2024

  • Dwelling house
    135A GRAYS POINT ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Landscaping structures
    82 MANSION POINT ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    122 PENINSULAR ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Determined

  • October 2024

  • Dwelling house
    135A GRAYS POINT ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Rejected

  • September 2024

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    2 IBIS PLACE GRAYS POINT 2232Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Pathways and paving; Stairway
    171 PENINSULAR ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    22 GOLDFINCH PLACE GRAYS POINT 2232Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (external)
    235 NORTH WEST ARM ROAD GRAYS POINT 2232Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

51 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Jacksons LiquorAlcohol
  • Bbq
  • Bench (5)
  • 172 North West Arm RdBus stop
  • 181 North West Arm RdBus stop
  • 202 North West Arm RdBus stop
  • 94 Peninsular RdBus stop
  • Budyan Rd at Moyran PdeBus stop
  • Grays Point Community Church, Grays Point RdBus stop
  • Grays Point Community Hall, Grays Point 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

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Grays Point OvalPark
  • Mansion Point ParkPark
  • Swallow Rock ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

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

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Anchorage Early LearningNorth West Arm Roadkindergarten
  • Grays Point PreschoolGrays Point Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

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)
5
Parks (OSM)
2

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
53.5/100 — Average
State standing
Top 23% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
1539th in Australia
State rank
488th in NSW
Peer rank
#178 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#337 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 172 North West Arm Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • 181 North West Arm Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • 202 North West Arm Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • 94 Peninsular Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Bbqamenitiesbbq
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench

Data sources & freshness

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