# Bexley - North

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Bayside › 2207, NSW

Area: 3 km²

A massive gap in language diversity marks Bexley - North, where over half the population speaks a language other than English at home. This is a family-oriented community with a strong international feel, seen in the fact that nearly 40% of residents were born overseas. It is a stable, walkable area where households are typically larger than the national average. With a high proportion of children and a strong presence of faith, it stands out as a culturally rich pocket of Sydney.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is more family-focused than most, with children under 15 making up 19.4% of the population. The typical resident is 39 years old, and there are far fewer people in de facto relationships than in the rest of the state.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 10,145 | — |
| Median age | 39 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.5% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 18.5% | — |
| Children under 15 | 19.4% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 6.0% | — |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 25.2%, Older adults (45–64) 24.6%, Children (0–14) 19.4%, Seniors (65+) 18.5%, Youth (15–24) 12.3%

**Marital status** — Married 52.1%, Never married 30.8%, Divorced 7.3%, Widowed 6.3%, Separated 3.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Bexley - North is far more diverse than the national average, with 39.4% of people born overseas. Common ancestries include Australian, Chinese, English, and Greek.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 39.4% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 56.9%, China 6.1%, Philippines 1.5%, Italy 1.4%, New Zealand 1.4%, England 1.2%, Vietnam 0.7%, India 0.5%, South Africa 0.2%, Nepal 0.2%

**Ancestry** — Australian 14.6%, Chinese 12.6%, English 12.3%, Greek 11.5%, Italian 5.5%, Irish 4.3%, Scottish 2.8%, Filipino 2.2%, Indian 1.1%, German 1.0%, Vietnamese 0.9%, Dutch 0.3%

## Language

Language diversity is very high here; 52.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Arabic is the most common non-English language, and 9% of residents speak little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 52.3% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 9.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 40.9%, Arabic 15.9%, Greek 8.7%, Mandarin 5.8%, Cantonese 4.4%, Italian 1.8%, Tagalog 0.8%, Vietnamese 0.6%, Hindi 0.5%

## Religion

Faith plays a significant role in the community, with 50% of people identifying as Christian and 19.2% as Muslim. Consequently, the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 18.9% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 50.0%, Islam 19.2%, No religion 18.9%, Not stated 8.2%, Buddhism 2.4%, Hinduism 1.0%, Other religions 0.2%, Judaism 0.2%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are generally high, with 63% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state average. Qualifications are most common in management, commerce, and engineering.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 63.0% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 24.1% | — |
| Schools | 4 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.03 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 67 | — |
| School enrolments | 2,050 | — |
| Average school size | 513 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,092 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 63.0%, Year 10 15.0%, Year 9 or below 11.4%, Year 11 3.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 29.6%, Certificate III / IV 20.3%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.2%, Postgraduate degree 9.4%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.6%, Certificate I / II 1.6%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 23.0%, Engineering & related 12.1%, Society & culture 10.7%, Health 7.7%, Education 7.6%, Architecture & building 5.8%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.7%, Information technology 4.5%, Creative arts 3.9%, Natural & physical sciences 3.4%, Agriculture & environment 0.8%

## Income

Household incomes are typically higher than the national figure, with 26.3% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. However, typical personal weekly income is a little below the state average at $731.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $731 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,949 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,155 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 10.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 26.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 30.1%, $650–$1,499 23.6%, $4,000 or more 14.7%, Under $650 14.2%, $3,000–$3,999 11.5%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 42.4%, $650–$1,499 28.0%, $1,500–$2,999 17.3%, $3,000 or more 3.4%

## Health & Disability

Residents here have much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most other areas. About 6.4% of people need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 22.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 5.5% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.4% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 7.9%, Arthritis 7.3%, Asthma 5.7%, Mental health 5.5%, Diabetes 5.3%, Heart disease 4.2%, Cancer 2.3%, Dementia 1.2%, Stroke 0.8%, Lung condition 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 68.7%, One condition 15.3%, Two conditions 4.7%, Three or more 2.8%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is much lower here than in other areas, at only 8.5%. There is also a very low proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 8.5% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.8% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 24.9% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.9% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 19.6% | — |

## First Nations

First Nations people make up 0.5% of the population. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 37 and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 51 | — |
| First Nations median age | 37 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 28.2% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $860 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,250 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 19.6% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67% of families.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | — |
| One-parent families | 14.1% | — |
| People living alone | 18.4% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 67.0%, Couples without children 18.0%, One-parent families 14.1%, Other families 1.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 26.8%, 3 people 19.3%, 4 people 19.0%, 1 person 18.4%, 5 people 9.3%, 6 or more 7.1%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents among the highest at this level and mortgage payments well above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and 36.9% own their home outright.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $520 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,500 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.00 | — |
| Households renting | 23.6% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 36.9% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 63.8% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 73.9% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 37.2%, Owned outright 36.9%, Rented 23.6%, Not stated 1.5%, Other tenure 1.1%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 63.8%, Townhouse / semi-detached 27.2%, Flat or apartment 8.1%, Other dwelling 1.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 43.4%, 2 bedrooms 23.1%, 4 bedrooms 20.3%, 5 or more 10.2%, 1 bedroom 1.7%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 39.2%, $550–$749 36.1%, $200–$349 9.0%, $750 or more 7.4%, Under $200 3.4%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 35.9%, $1,800–$2,999 26.6%, $1,000–$1,799 15.6%, Under $1,000 13.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is very well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. A high number of people work from home, at 32.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 7.4% | — |
| People working from home | 32.6% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.6% | — |
| Public transport stops | 59 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.82 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,687.3 | — |
| Public transport routes | 11 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 2 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 18 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 50,995 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 148,725 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 62 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 41.3%, Worked at home 32.6%, Car (passenger) 3.4%, Train 2.0%, Walked 1.3%, Bus 0.6%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 38.4%, 1 vehicle 34.7%, 3 vehicles 13.0%, No vehicle 7.4%, 4 or more 6.6%

## Migration & Movement

The community is very stable, as far fewer people have moved home in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 29.0% | — |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 5.5% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industries for those employed are health care, construction, and retail.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 53.1% | — |
| Employed full-time | 56.7% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 12.6%, Construction 9.8%, Retail trade 9.0%, Education & training 8.9%, Transport & warehousing 8.3%, Professional & technical 8.2%, Finance & insurance 7.1%, Public administration & safety 5.4%, Manufacturing 4.9%, Accommodation & food 4.8%, Administrative & support 3.7%, Other services 3.5%, Wholesale trade 3.2%, Rental & real estate 2.0%, Media & telecommunications 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.1%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 24.9%, Clerical & administrative 16.4%, Managers 13.2%, Technicians & trades 12.0%, Community & personal service 8.5%, Sales workers 8.2%, Labourers 7.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.9%

## Economy & Advantage

Bexley - North is generally more advantaged than about 70% of similar areas. Population growth has been very slow since 2021, rising by only 0.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 7 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 5 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 7 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 7 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,027 | — |
| Population estimate | 10,184 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 0.2% | — |
| Businesses | 1,080 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area receives far more annual rainfall than the New South Wales average, with 1,177mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,177 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 23.7 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 12.7 | — |

## Walkability

This is a very walkable area, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. However, access to health services within 15 minutes is far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 7.5 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.2 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 99.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 26.2% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 9.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 190 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.8% | — |

## Schools serving Bexley - North

67 schools, 30,753 students, average ICSEA 1,072.

By sector: Government 42, Catholic 16, Independent 9

By type: Primary 42, Secondary 18, Combined 7

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley | Catholic | Primary | 0.6 km | 179 |
| St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.1 km | 408 |
| St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College | Independent | Primary | 1.2 km | 372 |
| Bexley North Public School | Government | Primary | 1.2 km | 340 |
| Bethany College | Catholic | Secondary | 1.2 km | 1,091 |
| Bexley Public School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 249 |
| Sydney Technical High School | Government | Secondary | 1.3 km | 907 |
| Kingsgrove High School | Government | Secondary | 1.4 km | 672 |
| Kingsgrove Public School | Government | Primary | 1.4 km | 268 |
| Georges River College Hurstville Campus | Government | Secondary | 1.4 km | 267 |

## Areas within Bexley - North

[Bexley - North Block 1](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11904166901/11904166901) · [Bexley - North Block 2](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11904166902/11904166902) · [Bexley - North Block 3](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11904166903/11904166903) · [Bexley - North Block 4](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11904166904/11904166904) · [Bexley - North Block 5](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11904166905/11904166905) · [Bexley - North Block 6](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11904166906/11904166906) · [Bexley - North Block 7](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11904166907/11904166907) · [Bexley - North Block 8](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11904166908/11904166908) · [Bexley - North Block 9](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11904166909/11904166909) · [Bexley - North Block 10](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11904166910/11904166910) · [Bexley - North Block 11](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11904166911/11904166911) · [Bexley - North Block 12](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11904166912/11904166912) · [Bexley - North Block 13](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11904166913/11904166913) · [Bexley - North Block 14](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11904166914/11904166914) · [Bexley - North Block 15](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11904166915/11904166915) · [Bexley - North Block 16](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11904166916/11904166916)

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/119041669/bexley-north