Council (LGA) · Area profile
Bayside
51 km²
High typical incomes and a strong professional workforce define Bayside, making it one of the more affluent areas in the state. The community is notably young and diverse, with nearly half of all residents born overseas. This mix of high-earning professionals and a large migrant population has created a high-density urban environment where apartments are common. It is a highly connected hub in Greater Sydney, where a large proportion of the population works from home or uses public transport to reach the city.
Bayside's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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Bayside is noticeably younger than both the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 35. Children under 15 and seniors over 65 are both much less common here than in most other areas.
The area is far more multicultural than the rest of Australia, with 48.1% of people born overseas. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
Over half of all residents use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. About 7.8% of the population speaks little or no English, which is among the highest rates for similar areas.
People with no religion are far less common here than across Australia, where the national figure is 38.9% compared to 26.3% in Bayside. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.7%.
This is a highly qualified community, with 33.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 69.1%.
Typical weekly household incomes are much higher than in most areas, reaching $1,959. About 26.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the national figure.
Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than the state average. Only 20.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Participation in unpaid work is much lower than in other areas, including child care, housework, and general volunteering. Only 8.3% of the population volunteer, placing Bayside among the lowest for its level.
First Nations residents in Bayside have a much higher typical personal income of $824 and a far higher Year 12 completion rate than the national average.
Homes here are slightly larger than the national typical, with 2.5 people per home. Most households are couples with children, who make up 57.4% of families.
Bayside is dominated by apartments, with 52.2% of homes being flats. Renting is far more common here than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rents are among the highest at $500.
Working from home is very popular at 34%, and 14.7% of homes have no car, which is much higher than most areas. Residents have excellent access to public transport, with a typical 6-minute walk to the nearest stop.
The population is quite mobile, with 44.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in the rest of the state.
While 60.6% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the state average at 5.5%. Many residents work as professionals or in health care and social assistance.
Bayside is an area of high overall advantage, ranking in the top 10% of similar areas. It has seen a population growth of 6.5% since 2021 and hosts nearly 20,000 businesses.
The area receives much higher annual rainfall than the state average, totaling 1,223mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales average.
Crime rates in Bayside are much lower than most areas, particularly for assault, robbery, and property damage. Total recorded offences are also significantly lower than typical.
Bayside is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1, and almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport stop.